A PORTAL TO THE INCA WORLD IN BUENOS AIRES
Fundación Proa presents Los incas. Más allá de un imperio (The Incas: Beyond an Empire) in Buenos Aires, showcasing a unique selection of ceramics, textiles, stone objects, metals, and paintings that offer a fresh perspective on one of the most fascinating civilizations of pre-Hispanic America. This exhibition invites visitors to debunk myths and rediscover over four centuries of Andean culture.
Originally produced by the Museum of Art of Lima (MALI), the exhibition challenges traditional narratives and offers an interdisciplinary exploration that includes archaeology, history, art, and design. Visitors will delve into the origins of the Tahuantinsuyo, its sociopolitical organization, and its enduring legacy. Curated by Cecilia Pardo, Ricardo Kusunoki, and Julio Rucabado, Los incas. Más allá de un imperio features 138 pieces from public and private collections in Peru, many of which have never been exhibited in Argentina before.
The exhibition is divided into four thematic rooms. Room 1, Origins and Formation of the Tahuantinsuyo, addresses the rise of the Incas and the consolidation of their empire in the 15th century. Room 2 focuses on the Organization and Administration of the Empire, displaying key artifacts such as quipus, used for recording economic and social information, and examples of clothing that reflect Inca hierarchy.
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Colonial Temprano (ca. 1500 1600). Quipu numérico. Colección Radicati. Fundación Temple Radicati. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Cortesía de la Fundación Proa
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Inca (1400 1532). Paccha que representa una cabeza de hombre con tocado y orejas perforadas. Museo Larco Lima, Perú. Cortesía de la Fundación Proa
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Inca (1400 1532). Escultura en forma de camélido. Colección particular Museo Pedro de Osma, Lima. Cortesía de la Fundación Proa
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Inca (1400 1532). Conopa antropomorfa cubierta con una miniatura de uncu con diseño cuadriculado. Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú. Ministerio de Cultura del Perú. Cortesía de la Fundación Proa
Room 3 explores Landscape, Architecture, and Territory, highlighting the adaptation of Inca architecture to the Andean topography and their impressive network of roads, the Qhapaq Ñan, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, Room 4, A Turning Point, examines the impact of the encounter with Spanish conquerors and the transformations of the colonial period.
The exhibition incorporates audiovisual resources that allow visitors to appreciate archaeological sites in Jujuy, Salta, and Catamarca, where the Inca Empire left a profound mark. These multimedia elements highlight the dialogue between the Incas and local communities, celebrating a multicultural legacy that is still evident in northwest Argentina.
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Inca (1400 1532). Conopa en forma de mujer desnuda. Museo de Arte de Lima. Cortesía de la Fundación Proa
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Inca Provincial (ca. 1470 1532). Paccha que representa a un cuenco con cinco conchas de Spondylus. Museo de Arte de Lima. Donación Colección Petrus y Verónica Fernandini. Cortesía de la Fundación Proa
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Marcos Chillitupa Chávez. Genealogía de los incas, 1837. Museo de Arte de Lima. Cortesía de la Fundación Proa
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Anónimo. Santa Clara de Asís con pareja de donantes indígenas, ca. 1630 1660. Museo de Arte de Lima. Donación en memoria de Miguel Majluf Abugosh. Cortesía de la Fundación Proa
From agricultural terraces to ritual objects, each selected piece tells a story that transcends time. The exhibition not only invites visitors to rediscover the achievements of one of the most advanced civilizations in human history but also to reflect on the impact of its legacy on contemporary culture.
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