It only takes one course in art history to understand that from an educational standpoint, art is not just art. Whether it is sculpture or painting, there is often historical and cultural context that ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) opened a new exhibit, "Dancing With Life: Mexican Masks," on Sept. 3, featuring the traditional masks worn by dancers in rollicking ...

In Mexico, the federal government never issued a mask mandate. In fact, the president has rarely worn a mask. But in Mexico City, masks are still everywhere. Many residents wear them indoors and ...

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Ricardo Esponda’s family has been making novelty Halloween masks for three generations now in Morelos, a state in central Mexico. While business had always been steady, Esponda’s company started ...