The renewal of Peruvian contemporary art

Pinta PArC becomes Pinta Lima: the renewal of Peruvian contemporary art
The renowned event Pinta Parc evolves into Pinta Lima, reaffirming its commitment to the dissemination of Peruvian art and the integration of ancestral traditions into the international contemporary circuit. What began as an art fair is now a global meeting point for artists, collectors, curators and art lovers. With a presence in key cities such as Miami, New York and Buenos Aires, Pinta knew how to adapt to market trends and stand out for its commitment to the cultural roots of Latin America, awakening the feeling that every artist has: curiosity for the new. “There is practically one fair a day in the entire world. Ours is different because we show those things that are yet to be discovered, we give value to what is hidden in every corner, what generates fascination, what makes it special, even if not everyone knows it,” says Diego Costa Peuser, director of Pinta Miami and Pinta Lima.

This commitment is clearly reflected in Peru, where Pinta arrived under the name Pinta PARC (Peru Contemporary Art). However, this year it announces a significant change: it will now be called Pinta Lima, reinforcing its identity as a key platform for local and regional art. “The name changes, but the essence of our work remains, aiming to value what each place has, but seeing it as part of a whole,” emphasizes Costa. From Peru to the world
The change to Pinta Lima represents much more than a simple name adjustment; it is a recognition of the dynamism of Peruvian art and its ability to dialogue with other cultures. As the epicenter of the local art scene, Pinta Lima seeks to strengthen its role as a bridge between traditions and avant-garde, between emerging and established artists, and between Peru and the world.

A recent example of this commitment to the revaluation of Peruvian art is the exhibition Pintar los seres del bosque (Painting the Beings of the Forest), presented at the recent edition of Pinta Miami. This effort not only highlights the visual and symbolic richness of the Shipibo-Konibo community, but also positions names such as Harry Pinedo Inin Metsa, Roldán Pinedo Shoyan Shëca, Cordelia Sánchez Pesin Kate, Jessica Silvano, Colectivo Soi Noma and Elena Valera Bawan in the international contemporary art circuit.

In the last ten years, Peruvian art has taken on a large presence internationally. “Everyone wants to know what is happening with Amazonian art, which of course is contemporary art and is on par with any other artist in the world,” says Costa.

Showing Amazonian art on a global stage not only makes indigenous artists visible, but also calls for reflection on the importance of preserving and celebrating native cultures. These artistic expressions, loaded with stories and ancestral knowledge, have been part of Peru for generations and are fundamental to understanding its cultural identity. With an upcoming edition that promises to be renewed every year, Pinta Lima reaffirms its commitment to Latin American art and, especially, to Peruvian art. In an increasingly globalised world, it is no longer just a matter of displaying art in shop windows, but of ensuring that local voices find an international echo. Source