*[Enwl-eng] Mexico's Day of the Dead: the making of the iconic symbol 'La Catrina'

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Global Edition - Today's top story: How 'La Catrina' became the iconic symbol of Day of the Dead View in browser   Global Edition | 30 October 2023 This week Mexicans will celebrate Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. A feature of all the events will be countless reproductions of a garish skeleton with a wide, toothy grin, wearing an extravagant hat. Known as “La Catrina,” the image can be traced to José Guadalupe Posada, a Mexican engraver who died in obscurity in 1913. His broadsides featuring uncanny skeletons were sold for pennies to working-class Mexicans. In a story of patronage, propaganda and globalisation, cultural historian Mathew Sandoval details how Posada’s “Catrina” was transformed from the subject of cheap prints into a transcultural icon who has appeared in parades and been featured on everything from beer cans to Barbie dolls. How to tell deal with visual misinformation Violent images: managing the impact of harmful content Nick Lehr Arts + Culture Editor How ‘La Catrina’ became the iconic symbol of Day of the Dead Mathew Sandoval, Arizona State University An obscure Mexican engraver named José Guadalupe Posada created the satirical skull in the early 1900s and sold it for a penny. But after he died, it took on a life of its own. How to deal with visual misinformation circulating in the Israel-Hamas war and other conflicts Paul Morrow, University of Dayton A human rights scholar explains how social media users can take charge of what content comes into their feed and reduce the risk of receiving misinformation. Violent and disturbing war images from the Mideast can stir deep emotions − a PTSD expert explains how to protect yourself and your kids from overexposure Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University People, including children and adolescents, are being exposed to horrifying imagery in the news and on social media. But there are ways to stay informed without overconsuming harmful content. United Auto Workers union hails its tentative strike-ending deals with Ford and Stellantis that would raise top assembly-plant hourly pay to more than $40 as ‘record contracts’ Marick Masters, Wayne State University Rank-and-file union members employed by the automakers have to ratify the new contracts before they can become final. El Anatsui review: the great Ghanaian sculptor is the talk of London Amuche Nnabueze, University of Nigeria An installation at Tate Modern and two other shows in London are cementing the artist’s global reputation. Why Elon Musk is obsessed with casting X as the most ‘authentic’ social media platform Michael Serazio, Boston College With identity the most lucrative commodity social media platforms trade in, their fetishization of authenticity remains ironclad. Britney Spears’ memoir is a reminder of the stigma and potential damage of child stardom Jane O’Connor, Birmingham City University Britney Spears’ memoir illustrates once again the potential lifelong damage that can be caused by being a child star. Cockney and Queen’s English have all but disappeared among young people – here’s what’s replaced them Amanda Cole, University of Essex Accents are constantly changing.         You’re receiving this newsletter from The Conversation Tenancy B, Level 5 700 Swanston Street Carlton VIC 3053 Australia Forward to a friend     From: The Conversation Sent: Monday, October 30, 2023 10:56 AM Subject: Mexico's Day of the Dead: the making of the iconic symbol 'La Catrina'

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