UJ # 20 - BEST OF THE BEST

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TOTEMIQ
History, archaeology and culture
4 hours AM | PM Upon request
When it comes to Peruvian art, Cusco is where it is. Home
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to the classic Cusco School of Painting – one of Colonial
America’s most recognised schools of painting – the Inca
capital is a fascinating combination of pre-Colombian and
Colonial pieces, that together divulge the history of the city.
Walking through the streets, one is continuously faced with
works of art and galleries of all kinds – from contemporary
art to Inca masterpieces that adorn so many of the local
churches. If looking for folk art, however, the bohemian San
Blas neighbourhood is the spot.
Wander into the artistic heart of the city and make your way
to the studio of Julio Gutierrez, where you can spend time
making unforgettable memories as part of the Totemiq
Collective. Here is an ideal place to flex your artistic muscles
and practice your manual abilities as you chose two unique art
pieces made by the master artisan Gutierrez, and bring them
to life with your very own creativity and vision. As you work,
Gutierrez will tell you about the significance behind each
detail of his sculptures, as well as his creative process, and the
history of cultural expressions in the Imperial City.
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During the workshop, you will have the chance to learn about
two classic techniques that have been passed down through
generations: Cusco’s Colonial glass ceramics, and Cusco’s
Colonial gold leafing. And to ensure that your memories of
this experience stay as alive and vivid as our cultural legacy,
you will have the chance to take your two unique and one-ofa-kind
art pieces with you.
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