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El papel picado, o papel perforado, es una forma de arte mexicana festiva que se remonta a la antigua cultura azteca. Los artesanos aztecas machacaron la corteza de los árboles en un papel grueso llamado amatl. El amatl se utilizó para crear banderas y estandartes para colgar en hogares, calles y templos.
Hoy en día, el papel picado está hecho por artistas que usan hojas de metal, cincelando muchas capas de papel de seda a la vez. Los diseños se personalizan para reflejar la festividad o el evento especial que se está celebrando y se colocan en calles, plazas y hogares.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions. Through free general admission, world-class exhibitions, and dynamic programming, the Nelson-Atkins invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore curiosity and engage in creativity. Our collection includes over 45,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of human ingenuity. We offer partner-driven community and family programs, citywide cultural festivals, signature events, and learning opportunities that encourage discovery and connection through art.  

The Nelson-Atkins is located at 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO  64111. Hours are 10 am–5 pm Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 10 am–9 pm Thursday and Friday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Visit nelson-atkins.org to plan your experience. 


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Alyssa Lally
alally@nelson-atkins.org
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art