Forest Lawn Museum is proud to present Reina de Los Angeles, an exhibition that celebrates the Virgen de Guadalupe and Mexican culture in Los Angeles through photographs of ephemeral shrines and murals. It features work from the photographic archive of Nydya Mora, a born and raised Angeleno, photographer, and librarian who has been documenting tributes to the Virgen de Guadalupe for more than a decade. Through her photographs, Mora showcases these unique yet universal artistic expressions of devotion while emphasizing the importance of preserving social and cultural history.

Join Forest Lawn Museum on October 19 from 5-7 PM for the opening of Reina de Los Angeles. The opening reception will include complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres, live music, and remarks from the curators. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP by October 15 to museum@forestlawn.com or 323-340-4782.

Forest Lawn Museum is located at 1712 S. Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205. Admission and parking are free.  Reina de Los Angeles is on view from October 19, 2023-February 11, 2024.

Nydya Mora, Virgen de Guadalupe Mural at Gomez Appliances, 2020. Digital photograph (archival pigment print), 16 x 22 inches. Courtesy of the artist.

Nydya Mora, Virgen de Guadalupe Shrine of El Mercado De Los Angeles, 2020. Digital photograph (archival pigment print), 16 x 22 inches. Courtesy of the artist.