Sandra Gamarra

Sandra Gamarra was born on May 30, 1972, in Lima, Peru. She is recognized for her distinguished career in contemporary art, where she explores themes related to identity, representation, and memory through her work. Gamarra, whose style is characterized by its conceptual and technical heterogeneity , has left a significant mark on the international art scene.

His background includes studies at the School of Fine Arts in Lima and the University of Barcelona. He has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions at renowned galleries and museums, including the São Paulo Biennial and the Venice Biennale.

Throughout her career, Sandra Gamarra has received numerous awards, including the National Culture Award of Peru in the Visual Arts category. Her works are featured in important museum collections such as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona and the Museum of Latin American Art in Buenos Aires.

He represents Spain at the prestigious Venice Biennale , becoming the first person not born in Spain to do so in the event's 60th edition . His project, titled "Pinacoteca Migrante," addresses colonial narratives and historical modes of representation. Curated by Agustín Pérez Rubio, a distinguished figure in Latin American art, Gamarra proposes a reinterpretation of Spain's pictorial heritage based on works held in Spanish art gallery collections.

With a solid conceptual foundation and a multidisciplinary approach, Sandra Gamarra continues to challenge the boundaries of contemporary art, exploring new forms of expression and provoking profound reflections on contemporary society and culture.