Ricardo Garabito: A Costa Rican Visionary Bridging Tradition and Modern Expressionism Ricardo Garabito (1941 – 2010) stands as a pivotal figure in Costa Rican art history, recognized for his distinctive blend of abstract and figurative painting styles that captured the essence of the nation’s landscape and culture. Born in Alajuela, Costa Rica, Garabito embarked on an artistic journey fueled by formal education at the National Institute of Fine Arts in San José and honed further through studies at the Art Students League of New York, exposing him to influential movements like Abstract Expres…