Tag Archive for 'Costa Rica'

Photo Diary: Works from the collection at MADC, Costa Rica.

By c-monster on January 10, 2012 in C-Monster, Costa Rica and Photo Diary. 0 Comments

Testimonio, 2003, by Isabel Ruiz, from Guatemala. Painted on 23 handkerchiefs are testimonies of violent incidents during Guatemala’s Civil War, from 1960-96. (All photos by C-M.)

The Museum of Contemporary Art & Design (MADC) in San Jose, Costa Rica is the single biggest, most important center for contemporary art in Central America — with a permanent collection that is focused on the region. I’ve been to the museum countless times, but this time I was lucky enough to stumble into a show of works from their permanent collection. (It’s a small institution, so display areas are usually occupied by temporary exhibits.) Always refreshing to see work by artists operating outside of the Bermuda Art Triangle.

Colección MADC is now on view.

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Tags: coleccion madc, Costa Rica, isabel ruiz, madc.

Nature break.

By c-monster on August 6, 2011 in C-Monster, Costa Rica, Nature Break and Video. Closed

I <3 jungle sounds.

Tags: Costa Rica, nicoya peninsula.

Things that make me snort-laugh.

By c-monster on August 1, 2011 in C-Monster, Costa Rica, Sublime ridiculosity and Travel. Closed

I’ve seen lots of crazy shit that uses the rainforest as marketing ploy (Rainforest Cafe, anyone?), but this is pretty spectacular: Costa Rican Rainforest Premium Water. Only $3.50. (U.S. dollars, of course.)

Tags: Costa Rica, rainforest water.

Nature break.

By c-monster on July 30, 2011 in C-Monster, Costa Rica and Nature Break. 2 Comments

Pensive howler monkey. Displaying a spectacular set of nuts. (Photo by C-M.)

Tags: Costa Rica, howler monkey, mono congo.

C-Mon Giveaway Extravaganza: LP Costa Rica.

By c-monster on January 17, 2011 in Announcements, C-Monster, Costa Rica and Giveaway. 13 Comments

Hey Folks:

The latest edition of Lonely Planet’s guide to Costa Rica is out and it’s got several chapters by yours truly. So, if you want to know where to find the best effing cinnamon rolls in San José or are looking for the spiciest Caribbean chicken in Tortuguero or simply want to know where to take a hike in the Central Valley, then this is the book for you.

As always, I’ve got an extra copy to give away. Leave a comment below and this little baby could be yours.

xox,
C.

Tags: Costa Rica, lonely planet.

The Digest. 12.20.10.

By c-monster on December 20, 2010 in C-Monster, Costa Rica, Installation, Sculpture and The Digest. Closed

Huellas del silencio, 2003 by Paulina Ortiz, in the spa at the Four Seasons, Costa Rica. (Photo by C-M.)

A history of words and language, via Google Books. (@stevesilberman.)
Virgencita.
On surveillance. A fascinating episode of Studio 360 — which includes a segment with Trevor Paglen.
AA Bronson asks to have his work removed from the National Portrait Gallery’s Hide/Seek exhibit in the wake of the Wojanrowicz controversy. The NPG says no way. Tyler Green has an interview with the artist.
Related: Hyperallergic reports on yesterday’s protest in NYC against the censorhsip. And Modern Art Notes has a helpful links round up on the latest surrounding the controversy.
Blu, on the removal of his mural from MOCA in L.A. The museum’s board members don’t appear too concerned about the whole fracas. Related: Ayatollah Deitch.
The European Commission has ruled that Dan Flavin’s art isn’t art. It’s “light fittings.”
The Best in Food-Art, 2010.
Speaking of which: Steak sandwich à la Richard Wentworth. Looks tasty.
Bad at Sports has an interesting audio interview with Julio Cesar Morales, talking 19th century food and California history, among many other interesting things. Set aside an hour for this.
Want to understand that Paul Thek show at the Whitney? Read John Perreault’s informative essay.
Jeff Koons, shopping.
Play chess with Marcel Duchamp. Or at least his bot likeness.
The Day in Art Merch: a Josef Beuys-inspired Cape Coat — as worn by a hot chick. And Tracey Emin stationery.
Vogue magazine, in abstraction. Weirdly fascinating. (ackackack.)
Today’s Street Art, anteater edition: Ovbal and Sego in Mexico City.
3-D animated graffiti. Very Transformers. (The Smithian.)
“I hate the word starchitect. Stuff like that comes from mean-spirited, untalented journalists.” — Frank Gehry, on everything.
Mies’s Farnsworth House, filled with butterflies.
For Sale: Slightly Used Apocalyptic Warning Sign.

Tags: Costa Rica, four seasons, papagayo, paulina ortiz.

Video Diary: What a daily commute looks like when you work for Lonely Planet.

By c-monster on January 28, 2010 in C-Monster, Costa Rica, Nature Break and Video. 2 Comments

In Tortuguero, on the country’s northeast coast – a network of lowland, rainforest canals (no roads) – with our 10-year-old boat captain, Toñito. I spent all day being hauled around by this incredible kid, who learned how to pilot a boat when he was four.

I’m on an industrial-strength deadline for a Lonely Planet guidebook right now – and am in the process of reliving my November trip to Costa Rica, where transport is always entertaining. I’ve put together a short video diary of a few memorable episodes. Sadly, I did not get any film of the one-armed taxi driver who took me – full speed – on a winding mountain road while talking on his cell phone and driving stick.

Catching a ride on the back of an ATV with Jason, on our way to the Green Gold lodge in Parismina, on the Atlantic Coast.