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Despacio: Concurrent Solo Shows in San José Explore Collecting

exhibition · 2026-04-24

Despacio, a new experimental space in San José, Costa Rica, is hosting concurrent solo exhibitions that examine the artifacts and processes of collecting. The shows feature artists whose work delves into the material culture and conceptual dimensions of accumulation, preservation, and display. The venue positions itself as a platform for critical engagement with contemporary art practices in Central America.

Key facts

  • Despacio is a new experimental space in San José, Costa Rica.
  • The space is hosting concurrent solo shows.
  • The exhibitions explore the artifacts of collecting.
  • The shows focus on the material culture of accumulation and display.
  • Despacio aims to foster critical contemporary art discourse in the region.

Entities

Institutions

  • Despacio

Locations

  • San José
  • Costa Rica

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