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Great Mural of the History of Cusco - Juan Bravo Vizcarra
50 long by 6 meters high, it is one of the largest murals in the world. Vizcarra's work tells the story of Peru from the birth of the Incas to modernity. Seeing this painting in person is like reading a history book that captures the deepest despair and exhilarating highs of Peruvian history. https://www.machupicchutravelagency.com/meet-the-great-mural-of-the-history-of-cusco -
El Beso - Victor Delfin
El Beso is a larger than life sculpture that captures the intimacy of the seaside. Located in El Parque del Amor in Lima, it seems to dominate the park in which it resides. It's lack of color makes it stand out against the surrounding mosaic walls, and symbolizes the love of Latino couples. https://www.thediscoveriesof.com/what-to-see-in-lima-peru-in-one-day/ -
The Dream of the Warrior of Light at Dawn - Maximo Laura
This work is a tapestry created using alpaca wool. Tapestries and weaving are common artforms in Peru, but not all artists have the skill of Maximo Laura. His use of color and traditional Peruvian imagery show the chaotic nature of the old cultural religions, and keep tradition alive and not forgotten. https://maximolaura.com/maximo-laura-award-winning-tapestries/ -
Andean Woman - Oscar Cuadros
Cuadros' watercolor paining showcases a Peruvian woman going about her normal day. Outside the vibrant colors of Lima, the country of Peru is still dealing with poverty and hardship that is difficult to imagine. While this may seem like a portrait from a much earlier time, it is the modern reality for many in the country. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/775041417118815696/ -
Handmade Sombreros - Multiple Unknown Artists
The Cajamarca region is the poorest region in Peru, but the people of this area are known for their high quality, hand made sombreros. The hats themselves are beautiful and functional. Each pueblo in the region is home to multiple farmers and artisans that craft professional hats with high tops and wide brims that help keep the farmers cool and shaded, protecting them from the brutal Andean sun. http://mariovar2.blogspot.com/2012/11/sombreros-de-cajamarca-cajamarcas-hats.html -
Street Art - Yandy Gaffer
Peruvian street art livens up the city of Lima, where without the vibrancy of color splashed on the sides of buildings, the city itself would be swallowed by dirty, brown desert. This particular work showcases a traditional nylon string guitar and cajon, a Peruvian percussion instrument, that are both common in the country's music. The campesino represents the roots of the Peruvian people. https://thetravelbunny.com/lima-street-art-barranco/ -
Graffiti Portrait - Diana Contreras
Contreras is a Peruvian graffiti artist who uses her classical skills to create modern art. This work in particular focuses on Femininity and the bright colors are attractive and showcase the inner feelings of a Peruvian woman. Feminism and outward displays of femininity are not always well tolerated in Peru, as it is still a country that is full of "machismo". https://streetartnyc.org/blog/2015/05/13/speaking-with-miami-based-peruvian-artist-diana-contreras-aka-didi/ -
Skate Art - Chris Dyer
The city of Lima is a concrete jungle, and with constant political turmoil, it is the perfect mix for punk rock and skateboarding. Dyer has blended his Incan heritage with modern interests to create "Skate Art". The image shown is a mix of Incan imagery on used skate decks that blends the modern with the cultural, and the flare of the Incas. https://bitrebels.com/design/old-skateboards-become-magnificent-peruvian-art/ -
Andean Surrealism - Joan Alfaro
Alfaro's paintings are like looking at Peruvian version of Alice In Wonderland. He mixes the surreal with the cultural, pushing the boundaries of portrait painting and character creation. His work is displayed all over the country, and is one the most active and well-known modern artists in Peru today. https://www.artpeoplegallery.com/tag/joan-alfaro/ -
Peruvian Cusco Indian Warrior - Victor Lopez
Peru is rich in cultural history and the Incas are still alive in blood and memory. Lopez's juxtaposition of an Incan warrior with a modern native is proof of how little the people have changed, and how tightly the people of Peru hold on to ancient tradition. Even the rainbow colors used harken to the symbols of the ancient Sun God. https://artnindia.com/products/copy-of-peruvian-cuzco-inca-warrior-art-handmade-oil-on-canvas-peru-ethnic-folk-painting -
Psychotropic Painting - Pablo Amaringo
Peru is diverse in cultural and natural regions. At the center of this jungle is man, but he is constantly surrounded by nature that he can either be a part of it, or be swallowed up. https://www.cafleurebon.com/new-fragrance-review-parfumeurs-du-monde-agua-nativa-michel-roudnitska-and-tundzha-jean-claude-and-eric-gigodot-sustainable-perfume-draw/pychotropic-painting-by-peruvian-artist-pablo-amaringo/ -
conchadetumadre - Salim Ortiz
This painting is a far cry from tradition Peruvian artwork. Ortiz seeks to be apart from his culture, but showcases it in deeper, darker ways. Peruvian culture can hold on to family a little too tightly, and perhaps for too long. This shows the unhealthy relationships that can form through attachment, for both mother and child. https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/peru/articles/the-10-peruvian-figurative-artists-the-world-needs-to-know/ -
Ejecutivo 5 y medio en la tormenta te saludaré - Jhoel Mamani
Peru is a country of inherent wealth, but is full of corruption. Mamani's painting represents this with vultures devouring the country and taking for themselves. This is a feeling that many Peruvians share about their government and politics, but feel helpless and are unable to fight back. https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/peru/articles/the-10-peruvian-figurative-artists-the-world-needs-to-know/ -
Peru's Contemporary Art Exhibition - Teachers of Autonomous Superior National School of Fine Arts, Peru
This exhibition is full of color and culture, but this painting is an example of how closely connected the country is to it's most valuable natural resource: gold. From the time of the Incas to now, Peru has struggled with the use and mining of this precious metal, and shown here is how the Peruvian people live simple lives while surrounded by riches that are seen as a part of their heritage. https://www.asianage.com/life/more-features/291118/contemporary-and-cultural-perus-truth.html -
Peruvian Art - Maxamiliano Ripani
This painting portrays the chaos that is Carnival in the Andean pueblos of Peru. The streets are filled with color, parades, music, dancing and drinking. Masks are worn and grudges are forgotten. The people become one beating heart. https://fineartamerica.com/featured/peruvian-art-maximiliano-ripani.html -
Cajamarca Carnival Masks - Multiple Unknown Artists (photo by Carlos Mora)
Peruvian Carnival is a time for friends, family, drinks, and a little debauchery. It is a bacchanalian-esque festival in which the streets are paraded with music and parties, drinking and paint wars. The mask, especially in Cajamarca, is important as it allows people to hide their faces, but for some, to put on their true face. These masks are typical decorations in the region, and are the simplest designs. https://pixels.com/featured/38-cajamarca-peru-carlos-mora.html -
Lima Photo - Santiago Bustamante
This photograph shows a typical bodega lit up on a dark Peruvian street. These spots are a haven for late night conversations, and feel like a secluded space among the cramped city streets. It is typical to find small groups of friends sharing a late night drink, singing and conversing as if the rest of the world did not exist so closely around them. https://camaleonicas.com/en/art/national-pride-peruvian-artists-you-should-know/ -
Sublime Love - Patricia Figallo
Catholicism is a way of life in Peru, and from the time of the conquistadors to the present, religious art still dominates the country. This oil painting is a modern take on traditional religious art that, when looked at closely, still bleeds Red and White: the colors of Peru. There is a strong connection for Peruvians between Religion and Country. https://www.novica.com/p/original-oil-painting-peru-religious-modern/106635/ -
Weaving - Anonymous
The campesinos of Peru are simple people who live off the land and use every resource to their advantage. Their weaving techniques, use of dyes to create color, and styles are still based on their Incan heritage. From the cities of Arequipa to Cajamarca, the mountains make for harsh living and cold nights. Much of what they wear is hand made, colorful, and represents a unique sense of culture. https://www.kuodatravel.com/how-to-travel-peru/cultural-travel-peru/arts-craftwork/ -
Marinera - Cultural Peruvian Dance (photo by Turismoi)
Marinera is a cultural dance with intricate footwork and rhythm. It is performed all over the country, sometimes with the man on horseback. The woman is always barefoot. https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/show-marinera-peruvian-paso-horse.a766234.activity-details?endDate=2021-12-15&location=Las%20Quintanas%2C%20Trujillo%2C%20La%20Libertad%20Region%2C%20Peru&pwaDialog=&rid=553248635976400408&startDate=2021-12-01