February 24, 2025 0 Costa Rica, Contemporary art, Exhibition Belinda What’s On in Costa Rica w/c 24 February 2025 Don't miss the exciting art exhibitions happening in Costa Rica this week! This week, we're supporting BOCA by Costa Rican artist Ale Rambar, a weekend event showcasing 90 local artists from diverse disciplines and styles, accompanied by a programme of artistic performances and tastings. Also, don't miss the final days of Jesus Mejia in Cartago! 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. Local 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. MÍRAME Contact Information: MÍRAME Fine Art Email: [email protected] Follow: Facebook | Instagram MÍRAME top exhibition picks below: • BOCA, Estudio Rambar, Escazú. OPENING 28 February, 5-9pm. ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS, 1 March, 2 PM - 9 PM. Tickets are now available on Starticket or contact us for information. • Carlos Hiller, Maritime, GONA Gallery, Nosara, Guanacaste. On until 9 March. • Ladina and Helga Denoth, Nayubel Chavarría, Nina Bebout, Rocío Villamizar, Majie Lavergne, Galería Talentum, San José. On until 30 March. • Sofía Ruiz, Fábula, Galería Matices, Escazu Country Club, San José. On through March. • Camila Capra, Something to remember me by, deCERCA, Los Yoses, San José. By appointment only. • Paisajes diversos: Costa Rica 1890-1950, Museum of Costa Rican Art, San José. Closing date tbc. • Jesús Mejia, Bitácora del Sueño Eterno, Casa Jimenez Sancho, Cartago. On through February. MORE INFORMATION: BOCA, Ale Ramabar, Estudio Rambar, Escazú. OPENING 28 February, 5-9pm. ARTISTIC PRESENTATIONS, 1 March, 2 PM - 9 PM. Tickets are now available via Starlink or contact us for information. "I've always dreamed of creating an exhibition that celebrates the talent of artists who have been a part of my life." --Ale Rambar BOCA is an art event organised by the talented Costa Rican artist Ale Rambar. It features more than 90 local artists from diverse disciplines and styles, including MÍRAME artists Guillermo Tovar Carazo, Pablo Mejias and Daniela Marten Rothe. The aim of BOCA is to highlight the diverse artistic scene in Costa Rica; Ale Rambar offers an opportunity to engage with local talent while enjoying performances and curated tastings. Event Details: Friday, 28 February – Opening of the Exhibition (5 PM - 9 PM) Saturday, 1 March – Artistic Presentations (2 PM - 9 PM) Location: Estudio Rambar, Escazú (near Saretto, across from the restaurant) Tickets: USD 10 (1 day) | USD 15 (2 days) --tickets available on Starlink or contact us for information. Ladina and Helga Denoth, Nayubel Chavarría, Nina Bebout, Rocío Villamizar, Majie Lavergne, Galería Talentum, San José. On until 30 March. Five Costa Rican artists each take a room at Galería Talentum, a beautiful and historic exhibition space in San José, for the gallery's first exhibition of 2025. This show is a unique opportunity to see the work of Guanacaste's mother and daughter artist duo, Ladina and Helga Denoth, Carlos Hiller: Maritime, GONA Gallery, Nosara, Guanacaste. On until 9 March. Located 2nd floor of Banco Popular in Guiones Center, GONA gallery in Nosara is currently showing "Maritime", featuring new underwater paintings by renowned Guanacaste painter Carlos Hiller. On until 9 March, "Maritime" is a unique opportunity to experience Costa Rica's underwater world represented through the eyes of one of Guanacaste's celebrated artists. Sofía Ruiz: Fábula, Galería Matices, Escazu Country Club, San José. On until 31 March. Read more here. Costa Rican artist Sofía Ruiz presents Fábula, a solo exhibition at Galería Matices, Escazú Country Club, featuring 14 works spanning 2014–2024. Ruiz’s surreal compositions depict enigmatic children surrounded by uncanny creatures and fragmented objects, exploring themes of memory, disconnection, and childhood’s psychological complexity. Her meticulous yet distorted realism reflects personal experiences of familial estrangement, influenced by her mother’s amnesia and grandmother’s Alzheimer’s. Recently awarded The Best Overseas Artist Prize in London, Ruiz continues to gain international recognition. Fábula runs from 4 February to March 2025, offering an evocative meditation on identity, imperfection, and the ambiguity of recollection. Camila Capra: Something to remember me by, deCERCA, Los Yoses, San José Camila Capra’s deCERCA exhibition examines the home as both an emotional archive and a site of transformation. Using clay as her primary medium, she explores how everyday objects transcend function, becoming vessels for memory and human experience. The works reflect on domestic space as a container and a catalyst for personal narratives. Visit times posted weekly on deCERCA platforms. 40 Years of Spanish Cooperation in Costa Rica | Centro Cultural de España, San José. Read more here. Jesus Mejia | Casa Jimenez Sancho, Cartago. Read more here. Jesús Mejía, a celebrated Costa Rican artist recognised with the 2023 Francisco Amighetti National Visual Arts Award and recently awarded third place at the 2024 CROMA Biennial, presents his latest exhibition, "Bitácora Del Sueño Eterno" (Diary of the Eternal Dream), at Casa Jiménez Sancho in Cartago. Known for blending Catholic iconography with social commentary, Mejía shifts from societal themes to a deeply personal focus in this new series. Inspired by his experiences as a caregiver for his grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, Mejía explores the physical and emotional weight of caregiving, as well as the unspoken challenges faced by his mother in her role as a caregiver. What's On in Costa Rica, w/c 24 February 2025. Ale Rambar | BOCA | Escazu MÍRAME Contact Information: MÍRAME Fine Art Email: [email protected] Follow: Facebook | Instagram
