Ricardo Benaim: A Panamanian Vision of Geometry and Collage Ricardo Benaim (b. 1951) emerged from Panama City as a painter and printmaker whose distinctive artistic voice resonated across Latin America and Europe. His journey began with formative studies at the University of Panama, where he absorbed the stylistic currents of Abstract Expressionism before forging his own path—a singular exploration of geometric abstraction interwoven with textural richness and innovative collage techniques. Early Influences & Artistic Development Benaim’s initial engagement with abstract expressionist prin…