Cemeteries are, of course, always good places to remember lost loved ones. But this season, Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is taking that to new heights as it unveils Reposo y Recuerdo (Rest and Remember), an expensive Día de Muertos ofrenda by acclaimed artist Laura Anderson Barbata.
All are welcome to bring photos, flowers or keepsakes to the community altar, creating "a collective gesture of remembrance and care." The installation, which features handwoven hammocks, colorful papel picado and cascades of paper marigolds, will be on view in Green-Wood's historic chapel from October 11 through November 16.
If you're not familiar with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), it's a vibrant holiday celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America that honors the lives and legacies of those who h