Journey Through Ancient Peru: The Nasca. Buscando Huellas en el Desierto Exhibition

This exhibition explores the Nazca culture, which flourished in ancient Peru between 200 BCE and 650 CE. It delves into the lives of the people who inhabited the Río Grande de Nazca basin, showcasing significant ceramic and textile pieces, alongside digital resources that illuminate this enigmatic civilization.

The exhibition 'Nasca. Buscando huellas en el desierto' (Nazca. Searching for Footprints in the Desert) narrates the history of the people who populated the Río Grande de Nazca basin approximately two thousand years ago. It presents a journey through one of the most fascinating and enigmatic cultures of ancient Peru, featuring pieces of great relevance and informative digital resources. Developed between approximately 200 BCE and 650 CE on Peru's southern coast, the Nazca culture is renowned for its striking ceramics, fine textiles, and the immense geoglyphs etched into the desert plains. This exhibition, organized by the Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI) and the Museum Rietberg, Zürich, in cooperation with Fundación Telefónica, offers a unique opportunity to examine this enigmatic culture up close. It is curated by Cecilia Pardo, deputy director of MALI, and Peter Fux, curator at the Museum Rietberg. The exhibition is structured around five key areas: 'Life and Valley,' which highlights Nazca's naturalistic and supernatural motifs; 'Cahuachi,' the culture's most important early center; 'Mythology and Ritualism,' exploring their belief systems; 'The Sacred Landscape,' focusing on the Nazca and Palpa pampas and the geoglyphs; and 'How Were the Geoglyphs Made?', detailing the creation process through contrast and manual labor. Innovative technological tools, including mapping, virtual reality, and animations, enhance the visitor experience with a museography focused on digital dissemination.

The exhibition is open from Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Guided tours are available at specific times on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and by reservation. Further information on visits can be found on the website.