Pinta Panama Art Week 2026 Reaffirms the Country as a Hub for Regional Contemporary Art

The second edition of Pinta Panamá Art Week will be held from March 18-22, 2026, featuring works by Panamanian artists like Cisco Merel, Lulu Molinares, Arístides Ureña Ramos, and Isabel de Obaldía. Their projects, ranging from sculpture and textiles to immersive installations and studio visits, explore themes of memory, territory, and everyday life through the manipulation of materials and space.

The event, under the artistic direction of Irene Gelfman, aims to position Panama as a central hub for contemporary art in the region. By focusing on Panama as a 'territory of connection,' the art week facilitates the convergence of Central American artistic practices and builds bridges between the north and south of the continent, reinforcing the country's cultural significance.