“Last fall, the Art Center invited Nisenbaum to meet with pivotal members of the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) committee, learn about the event’s history, and photograph the 2024 celebration, as part of her two-year term as the Toni and Tim Urban International Artist-in-Residence.
A yearly event at the Art Center, Día de los Muertos is a Latin American festival that honors the lives of departed loved ones, celebrated with food, music, and offerings to the deceased. At its heart, Día de los Muertos is a celebration of community — a space where we come together through art, culture, and shared traditions. Inspired by her visits to the Des Moines Art Center, Nisenbaum created five paintings to commemorate the 25-year history of the Día de los Muertos celebration at the museum.”
—Des Moines Art Center
“Aliza Nisenbaum: Día de los Muertos” is curated by Art Center Associate Curator Beth Gollnick, and is on view September 12, 2025 - January 11, 2026.
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