To Love and Be Loved In Return: Día de Los Muertos 2022

Now in its 23rd year, SOMArts' annual Día de Los Muertos exhibition is one of the most internationally diverse Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States.

Founded by beloved San Francisco artist and curator René Yañez, Día de Los Muertos at SOMArts merges traditional altars with contemporary installations, continuing to be a multigenerational gathering of remembrance while asserting the role of art as a platform for collective action. Continuing the legacy of René Yañez's work, curator Rio Yañez welcomes co-curator Anaís Azul to the exhibit.

This year, artists to reflect on how those we have lost have taught us to love and be loved in return. As we navigate a world troubled with war and injustice, we are more connected to each other than we ever thought possible. Love is the orchestrator connecting us to our departed and the action grounding our communities in healing.

To Love and Be Loved in Return: Día de Los Muertos 2022 exemplifies how the love between us and our dead continue to help us to navigate the world.

Exhibiting Artists
Adrian Arias
Alica Cruz
Beth Benson
David Taffola
Felix Maldonado Jr
Gemma Castro
IIona Sturm
Lauren McAvoy
Lena Coletto
Lia Tealdi
Lorraine Bonner
Los Pobres Artistas
Malavika Rao
Mary Jhun
Michelle Bonilla Garcia
Susana Aragón
Victor-Mario Zaballa

Curated by
Rio Yañez
Anaís Azul

Architect
Nick Gomez