Elizabeth Lang
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Past articles by Elizabeth:
Bryn’s ‘pura vida’: how Costa Rica inspired a teenager’s musical legacy
A tragedy that left music in its wake. → Read More
5 questions for a Venezuelan artist in Costa Rica
A Venezuelan artist finds her voice. → Read More
A guide to watching the World Cup in Costa Rica
Five steps to Costa Rican World Cup-watching bliss. → Read More
Costa Rican rapper Nativa releases new album
The album unites artists from various countries in Latin America. → Read More
5 questions for US painter Suzahn King
A trip to Costa Rica turned into a move - and a wave of artistic inspiration. → Read More
Jean Marc Calvet, part II: Fighting against Marco
He came to Costa Rica to find peace, but his path forward took a dangerous detour. → Read More
13’30 Restaurant hosts exhibit by Guatemalan artist Herssonoe
The restaurant and gallery space offers its first international exhibit. → Read More
Lama Thubten Wangchen: ‘You are so lucky to be Costa Ricans’
All the countries he visits become his home. → Read More
From France to Costa Rica: ‘Costa Rica is so privileged’
Using art as en excuse to travel the world has become French curator Emmanuel Javogue’s way of life. On a quest to determine the uniqueness and essential humanity of each work of art he comes across, Javogue says he sees art as a universal language in every corner of the world. Javogue’s journey began when he was 14-year-old living in Paris. His father gave him a book on modern art that quickly… → Read More
Costa Rican airline Nature Air to resume operations
Normal operations are expected to resume on Monday, Feb. 5. → Read More
How the Tamarindo Labyrinth was created
A visit to a one-of-a-kind labyrinth in Guanacaste. → Read More
Yoga in Costa Rica: top tips to align your body during class
Takeaways from our first-ever Hatha yoga class. → Read More
5 questions for a Brazilian artist in Tamarindo
For Malu Moreira, art has always been a part of life, although she has explored it in various ways. When the Brazilian artist lived in Sao Paolo, she worked as a fashion designer, working side-by-side with designers and exploring theater design as well. The work helped her acquire an ability to whip up color combinations,… → Read More
5 questions for Costa Rican artist Andrés Gudiño
“When I was a child I always said I wanted to be a painter, but when I grew up it was ingrained in me that it’s a hobby and not so much a career. Andrés Gudiño told The Tico Times. "You get detached from it, but the intention was always there.” The Costa Rican artist… → Read More
5 questions for Chilean innovator Stiven Kerestegian
Chilean designer and innovator Stiven Kerestegian is on a mission to create experiences and products that’ll have a positive impact on society. Born in Chile, Kerestegian moved to the United States at the age of seven, then back to Chile at 20 to study architecture at the Finis Terrae University in Santiago. While studying architecture… → Read More
5 questions for Bribri guides Roger Blanco and Geider Büitrago
This week's Arts Spotlight interviewees aren't artists themselves, but they are playing a crucial role in Costa Rican cultural life: helping tourists learn about the traditions of their people, the Bribri. Because they hail from the beautiful mountains of Talamanca, Limón, living within nature has always been a constant for Roger Blanco and Geider Büitrago.… → Read More
A Costa Rican student in New York dreams big: 'micro buildings' for a green future
Martínez hopes to replicate the model in Costa Rica someday: "In the end, it’s about coming back and making Costa Rica the best country possible.” → Read More
5 questions for Panamanian band Señor Loop
On a warm morning at Hotel Presidente in the city center, The Tico Times sat down and spoke with the members of Panamanian band Señor Loop about their unique sound. → Read More
5 questions for Costa Rican painter Mari Carmen Prada
"If you try to make art that is simply beautiful, it’ll never be only beautiful. Art is always a response to something, whatever it is." → Read More
5 questions for a Costa Rican rapper – and an exclusive recording
The passion to empower others is what has driven the Costa Rican rapper Nakury to share her work with the world. Nakury, who was born in Turrialba as Natasha Campos, grew up with a strong conviction that culture could be sued as a medium of communication and education for her audience. Her passion for the […] → Read More