"Circus": Alejandra Icaza Retrospective in Bilbao

Contemporary painting takes center stage in Bilbao with an extensive showcase in the heart of the city. The project brings decades of visual practice to local and visiting art enthusiasts alike. 🎨🖼️

The exhibition "Circus" presents a comprehensive retrospective dedicated to painter Alejandra Icaza, who was born in Bilbao in 1966.

🎨 Circus

📅 From October 30 to November 28, 2026

🕐 Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Sundays and public holidays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Sala Rekalde, Bilbao

🎟️ Admission details not specified

📖 About the Exhibition

"Circus" brings together more than 70 pictorial works by Alejandra Icaza. This retrospective exhibition traces the formal and stylistic evolution of the Bilbao-born artist, spanning works created from the 1980s right up to the present day.

Through this overview of over four decades of artistic production, visitors can explore the development of her painterly language and visual research across distinct stages of her career.

🎨 Alejandra Icaza at Sala Rekalde

With this exhibition, Alejandra Icaza presents a major body of work in her hometown. Sala Rekalde, located on Alameda Recalde, stands as a key institutional gallery for contemporary art in Bilbao.

The selection combines earlier pieces alongside recent canvases, offering a broad perspective on the artist's creative journey in the Basque Country.

ℹ️ Good to know: Closed on Mondays. Check admission guidelines directly with the venue.

✨ A remarkable journey through four decades of painting by Alejandra Icaza in Bilbao.