La Fura dels Baus Defies Gravity at Costa Rica International Arts Festival
Spanish theatrical group La Fura dels Baus presented 'RECONEC' at the grand finale of the International Arts Festival in Costa Rica, featuring dancers suspended from a crane who appear to climb the sky. Directed by Pep Gatell, the show blended theater, music, and technology, and included a moving sculpture of a walking giant operated by expert puppeteers. The company integrated its own team with local artists, a hallmark of their large-scale open-air productions. Founded in the late 1970s, La Fura dels Baus gained international fame for their contribution to the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games opening ceremony. Rehearsal footage was shared by Costa Rica's Ministry of Culture and Youth.
Key facts
- La Fura dels Baus performed 'RECONEC' at the International Arts Festival in Costa Rica.
- The show featured dancers hanging from a crane, appearing to climb the sky.
- Pep Gatell directed the performance, which combined theater, music, and technology.
- A moving sculpture of a walking giant was operated by expert puppeteers.
- The company collaborated with local artists for the production.
- La Fura dels Baus was founded in the late 1970s.
- They contributed to the Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
- Costa Rica's Ministry of Culture and Youth shared rehearsal videos on Instagram.
Entities
Artists
- Pep Gatell
Institutions
- La Fura dels Baus
- International Arts Festival in Costa Rica
- Ministry of Culture and Youth (Costa Rica)
Locations
- Costa Rica
- Barcelona
- Spain