Carmen Lomas Garza retrospective at ASU Art Museum
The ASU Art Museum in Tempe, Arizona, has unveiled "Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar," marking the first significant retrospective of the influential Mexican American artist in over 20 years. This exhibition showcases more than 50 years of Garza's work, highlighting her portrayals of daily Mexican American experiences that resonate across generations. Hailing from Kingsville, Texas, Garza is an artist, educator, and illustrator whose creations have profoundly influenced the perception and remembrance of Mexican American histories, traditions, and values. The exhibition commenced on May 2, 2026, and will continue until September 10, 2026. Organized by Senior Curator Alana Hernandez, with assistance from Latinx Curatorial Fellow Natalie Solis, Garza's art underscores the significance of self-representation: "To picture oneself is to preserve."
Key facts
- ASU Art Museum presents first major retrospective of Carmen Lomas Garza in over two decades
- Exhibition titled 'Carmen Lomas Garza: Picturing the Familiar'
- Garza is a Mexican American artist, educator, and illustrator born in Kingsville, Texas
- Her work depicts everyday Mexican American life
- Exhibition covers more than 50 years of her artistic production
- Opened May 2, 2026, runs through September 10, 2026
- Organized by Senior Curator Alana Hernandez and Latinx Curatorial Fellow Natalie Solis
- Garza's work has shaped how Mexican American histories and traditions are seen and remembered
Entities
Artists
- Carmen Lomas Garza
Institutions
- ASU Art Museum
Locations
- Tempe
- United States
- Kingsville
- Texas