Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lucia de la Puente for an inside look into the life and work of this highly-regarded gallery director, whose passion for art and drive to achieve have allowed her to successfully manage one of the most highly regarded contemporary art galleries in Peru. For […]
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Dedalo Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Fine Peruvian Artwork
Celebrating its 20th anniversary as a gallery and store in the bohemian district of Barranco, Dédalo Arte and Artesania is considered to be one of Lima’s best shopping locations, and for good reason. On display and sold here are brilliant, and I mean brilliant, examples of contemporary Peruvian workmanship in a wide range of styles, colors, […]
“Bird Watching” in Barranco: Las Pallas features Peruvian artisans’ avian artwork
Some of you may be familiar with one of our favorite hidden gems in Barranco: Las Pallas. For those of you who are not, this is one stop you should absolutely include on your list of galleries to visit when in Lima. With over 25 years of providing quality Peruvian artisans’ products from around the […]
San Pedro de Apóstol de Andahuaylillas Church Inaugurated
On Wednesday October 31st the San Pedro de Apóstol de Andahuaylillas church – known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” – was inaugurated after extensive work undertaken by the World Monuments Fund. This church can be visited on Cusco’s Andean Baroque Route. San Pedro de Apóstol de Andahuaylillas church San Pedro de Apóstol – […]
Peruvian Cuisine for the World: Cebiche and Pisco Party, Barcelona
On Monday, October 1st, I had the privileged opportunity to attend the Cebiche and Pisco Party in Barcelona, Spain. Held at the Palau de Padralbes, with its manicured garden and royal roots, this elegant setting was absolutely perfect for this stylish yet informative affair. The event, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism […]
Vancouver exhibit of Peruvian silver, including pieces from Larco Museum in Lima
On October 5th, the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada will open the exhibit Luminescence: the Silver of Peru. Exploring the extensive history of silverwork and its cultural importance throughout the region, over 140 pieces will be on display, including regalia, sculpture, jewelry, masks, and costumes. The exhibit consists […]
