We are honored to present “Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar,” the first major retrospective devoted to the artist in over two decades.
This retrospective of artist, activist and educator Carmen Lomas Garza (b. 1948), brings fresh insight into the artist’s expansive career, following her work across media while situating it within a broader cultural landscape. Featuring networks of artists who collaborated with or influenced her at pivotal moments, the exhibition traces her evolution from the 1960s through the mid-2000s through both chronological and thematic groupings.
“Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar” is organized by Senior Curator Alana Hernandez with Latinx Curatorial Fellow Natalie Solis.
The exhibition will be on view May 2 — Sept. 10
We are excited to announce “Tierras Reimaginadas: Migration”
Drawn from the ASU Art Museum’s permanent collection, this exhibition explores the complexities of migration and the factors that drive human, plant, animal and metaphysical movements across time and space.
“Tierras Reimaginadas” invites you to explore movement as both survival and ceremony, tracing stories of forced displacement, ecological collaboration, cultural hybridity, and chosen family. Featuring select works from the Art Bridges and Gochman Foundation Collections, this exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see the museum’s holdings in conversation with national collections.
Exhibition runs from Aug 23, 2025 Aug 2, 2026
#🌎🧬 #MigrationReimagined
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Detail of Julio César Morales (United States, b. Mexico 1966), ”Broken Line, ” 2019. Neon, 48 x 72 in. (121.9 x 182.8 cm). ASU Art Museum, Purchased with funds provided by the Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, 2023.012.001
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Detail of Carolina Aranibar-Fernandez (United States, b. Bolivia 1990), “El desplazamiento y las flores,” 2021. Tulle, fabric, copper, and glass beads, 120 x 60 in. (304.8 x 152.4 cm). Purchase, with the ASU Art Museum Annual Fund, 2023.003.001.
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Detail of Felipe Baeza (United States, b. Mexico 1987), “Untitled (Undocumented, Unafraid, Queer, Unashamed),” 2012 Silkscreen, letterpress, 17 x 11 in. (43.1 x 27.9 cm)
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This is made possible by generous funding from the Terra Foundation for American Art. Additional funding provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Windgate Charitable Foundation and the Evelyn Smith Exhibition Fund.
At the ASU Art Museum, everything has a reason why. From the artists we uplift and the communities we partner with, to our exhibitions, programming, furniture, and shop offerings, we are intentional about who and what we bring into the space.
As part of our Making Meaning series and ongoing lobby re-design, we recently welcomed rugs by Naiomi Glasses and Tyler Glasses. @naiomiglasses / @t_glasses
Every detail helps shape who we are. Hope to see you soon!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar at the ASU Art Museum. ❤️ The evening reminded us what it means to gather in community through art.
If you have a few minutes, please help us by completing a short four-question survey linked in our bio ✨. Your feedback is incredibly meaningful to us as we continue working to make every visit to the museum feel welcoming, memorable, and connected to community.
Everyday moments become sacred when we share them with our loved ones. Experience these moments in community this weekend! See you on Saturday May 2, 6–8pm at the ASU Art Museum. Don’t forget to RSVP (Link in Bio)
The night will include:
- A special live performance by La Santa Cecilia.
- Light bites and a tortilla-making station by Testal Mexican Kitchen.
- A custom scent experience by Cayla Gray Perfume Co.
- Time to experience the exhibition alongside the artist and community.
Scent holds memory. It brings us back to kitchens, to laughter, to the people and places that shape us.
As part of “Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar,” we’re introducing a custom scent experience throughout the museum — an invitation to feel the exhibition in a different way.
What is the scent that reminds you of home? Of family? Of community?
Come experience it with us on May 2, from 6–8pm at the ASU Art Museum. RSVP link in bio! ✨
In collaboration with @kelly_ward_kussman of @caylagrayco
Featuring never-before-seen works, “Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar” traces the artist’s early years of development in Texas and her experiences within the Chicano Movement.
Here, curator and catalogue contributor @claudiaezapata reflects on how these formative moments shaped her practice
Join us May 2, 6–8 p.m. at ASU Art Museum for the opening reception. RSVP in bio ✨
To celebrate the work and legacy of Carmen Lomas Garza, we’re welcoming @lasantacecilia for a special live performance at the museum on May 2, 6–8pm!
An evening rooted in memory, music, and community.
RSVP at the link in bio ✨
