September 14, 2025 0 Uncategorized Belinda What’s On in Costa Rica w/c 15 September 2025 Here's a selection of the exciting Costa Rican exhibitions and events happening across the country this week. This week we add to our list the solo exhibition of Costa Rican artist Alejandra Ramírez León at the Museum of Costa Rican Art in San José. Costa Rica boasts a dynamic contemporary art scene, which is gaining increased attention from international audiences. While the country’s breathtaking landscapes are a key source of inspiration for many artists, Costa Rican art extends far beyond these natural beauties. The country’s art scene is marked by a diverse range of artistic expressions. Costa Rican artists are creating high-calibre, thought-provoking works that address complex themes, from identity and environment to socio-political issues. From the bustling streets of San José to the quieter coastal towns, Costa Rica hosts a variety of galleries, exhibitions, and cultural events that highlight the emerging talent shaping the country's artistic identity. Even for those unable to attend these events in person, MÍRAME’s regular exhibition highlights offer a curated glimpse into this flourishing scene. Read on to learn about MÍRAME top exhibition selections featuring emerging and established local Costa Rican artists for this week. MÍRAME Contact Information: MÍRAME Fine Art Email: [email protected] Follow: Facebook | Instagram MÍRAME top Costa Rican exhibitions below: • Reforma Social, Domingo Ramos, Museo Calderón Guardia, San José. • La Palabra Muda, Irene Calderón | Elena Obando, abra.espacio, San José. On until 20 September. • Chirripó es el Arte, Galería Nacional (San José National Gallery), San José. On until 28 September. • Espacio, Osvaldo Sequeira exhibition, Galería UCR, University of Costa Rica, San José. • Enar Cruz, Jorge Murillo, Andrés Ramírez, Mariechen Wust, Marta Yglesias, Galería Talentum Barrio Escalante, San José. GUIDED TOUR SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 4pm - all welcome. • Un verde inalcanzable, Sergio Rojas Chaves, deCERCA Nosara, Sendero Hotel, Nosara. • Donde de diluyen las cosas, Alejandra Ramirez León, Museum of Costa Rican Art, San José. On until 23 November. MORE INFORMATION: New this week 1. Reforma Social, Domingo Ramos, Museo Calderón Guardia, San José. Domingo Ramos: 50 años de carrera escultórica celebrates five decades of sculptural work by the Costa Rican master. The exhibition, titled Reforma Social, presents Domingo Ramos’s sculptures in a wide range of materials, from hard woods, local stones like andesites, diorites, tobitas, and also marble, bronze, and resin. It shows how his practice has evolved and responded to tradition and experimentation. Located in Barrio Escalante, San José, the show is free to the public and runs through 11 October. 2. Donde de diluyen las cosas, Alejandra Ramirez León, Museum of Costa Rican Art, San José. On until 23 November. A solo exhibition by Costa Rican artist Alejandra Ramírez León. Installed in the Sala Temporales at the Museum of Costa Rican Art in La Sabana, San José, the show features twelve works, mostly mixed-media polyptychs, along with oil and watercolour, created from her family archive. By layering, fragmenting and intervening in these images, Costa Rican artist Alejandra Ramírez León investigates memory, and the passage of time. Entry is free, and the exhibition is open to all. 3. Irene Calderón, Elena Obando, abra.espacio, San José. On until 20 September. Abra.espacio, the independent art space in downtown San José, is currently hosting two intriguing exhibitions. La Palabra Muda (The Word Changes) by Irene Calderón presents 27 delicate works that evoke a dreamlike, oneiric universe. Calderón is inspired by people, objects and flora. Meanwhile, Elena Obando is an embroiderer and jewellery designer who makes delicate portraits hand-stitched onto tulle, often framed in oversized wooden hoops that gives each piece a quiet, contemporary drama. The work was made during Obando's recent residency at the experimental project space salita_temporal in San José. Read here an interview with Elena Obando with CC Magazine. 4. Chirripó es el Arte, Galería Nacional (San José National Gallery), San José. On until 28 September. To mark the 50th anniversary of Chirripó National Park, the San José National Gallery presents The Chirripó is Art, an exhibition of landscape paintings in oil and acrylic. Featuring Gilberto Ramírez Chaves alongside Flory Fonseca, Milena Elizondo, Carmen Elizondo, and Carlos García, the show reflects on the significance of Costa Rica’s highest peak, Cerro Chirripó (3,821m). With works created in response to the “Chirripó challenge,” the exhibition at the San José National Gallery honours the park’s cultural and ecological importance. Admission is free, and the exhibition runs until 28 September. Read more about a key work in the show here. 5. Espacio, Osvaldo Sequeira, Galería UCR, University of Costa Rica, San José. As part of the University of Costa Rica’s 85th anniversary celebrations, the UCR Gallery (Administrative Building B) presents ESPACIO, a solo exhibition by Osvaldo Sequeira opening 25 August. Known for his figurative paintings informed by a background in illustration, Sequeira reflects on contemporary life through layered depictions of the body and its environment. The exhibition will feature recent works that expand his ongoing investigation into gesture, surface, and narrative. On view until 8 October, this Osvaldo Sequeira exhibition highlights his position within Costa Rica’s evolving conversation around contemporary figuration. 6. Enar Cruz, Jorge Murillo, Andrés Ramírez, Mariechen Wust, Marta Yglesias, Galería Talentum Barrio Escalante, San José. GUIDED TOUR SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER, 4pm - all welcome. This show presents works by the Costa Rican artists Jorge Murillo, Enar Cruz, Mariechen Wust, Andrés Ramírez, and Marta Yglesias. Whether you're familiar with these names or encountering their work for the first time, it promises an eclectic mix of styles and perspectives, united by strong technical skill and a refined visual approach. 7. Un verde inalcanzable,8. Sergio Rojas Chaves, deCERCA Nosara, Sendero Hotel, Nosara. Un verde inalcanzable marks the first solo exhibition by Costa Rican artist Sergio Rojas Chaves. Known for his investigations into tropical flora and everyday life, Rojas turns his attention here to the overlooked presence of death in plant care. The exhibition reflects on cycles of life and decay, looking at the quiet meditation on the emotional and symbolic weight of greenery within domestic spaces. Presented in collaboration with Sendero Hotel in Nosara, Guanacaste. Contact deCERCA for opening hours and further information. Stay tuned with MÍRAME for weekly updates on Costa Rica’s evolving art scene. w/c 15 September 2025. What's On in Costa Rica | Costa Rican artist Alejandra Ramírez León, Museum of Costa Rican Art, San José.
