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Art City Tour returns to San José for ‘Chepe in the Rain’

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All aboard for an evening with San José's museums, galleries and design shops.
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VIDEO: Inside the International Design Festival 2017

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A look behind the scenes of this year's design fest.
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Meet Daan Roosegaarde: ‘You’re always a voluntary prisoner of your own imagination’

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The Tico Times sits down with renowned innovator Daan Roosegaarde at the 2017 #FID.
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How the International Design Festival boosts San Jose’s economy

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The International Design Festival is a popular event - but also a growing economic boon for San José.
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5 questions for Costa Rican tattoo artist Froy Vargas

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"To me, it's an honor that someone wants to have my work on the body." Meet a young Costa Rican who is passionate about dot work tattoos.
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2017 International Design Festival to feature wide range of guests

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A preview of the 2017 International Design Festival in Costa Rica; tickets are on sale now.
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5 questions for a Costa Rican designer

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Jimena Delgado captures Costa Rican landscapes such as the Río Blanco on silk scarves designed for everyday wear.
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5 questions for a Costa Rican musician and artisan

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"A notebook can be a door to thousands of worlds." Francisco Cascante chats with The Tico Times about his handmade notebooks and his other artistic facets.
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The 12 Best Costa Rican made holiday gifts

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A few reasons to stop by the Mercado Tropical this weekend.
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VIDEO: Jacó surfboard artist’s work dazzles above the lip

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Itai Hagage loves drawing cartoons, he loves surfing, and he loves drawing cartoons on surfboards. Watch this video in which he explains his craft.
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