San Diego’s art scene is getting a vibrant new voice this fall. The San Diego Museum of Art has welcomed internationally acclaimed Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero as the opening artist of its brand-new Visiting Artist program, one of the highlights of the museum’s centennial year.
Romero, celebrated for transforming everyday objects with symbolism from her homeland, is presenting her first solo exhibition in the region: “Betsabeé Romero: Tejiendo Redes (Weaving Nets)” at MOPA@SDMA, on view September 5, 2026 through January 3, 2027. Drawing on her Mexican heritage and ancestral traditions, the artist explores fútbol — a beloved bridge between Mexican and American cultures.
Her residency stretches beyond the gallery walls: a soccer-themed public art installation and event will fill Balboa Park’s Plaza de Panama, and Romero’s work takes center stage in the museum’s Día de los Muertos celebrations, including a community ofrenda in front of the museum. Running through January 2027, the program invites everyone to discover how art, memory and community weave together.
Photo: The San Diego Museum of Art
