{"id":10204,"date":"2026-09-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alliance-toulouse.org\/?p=10204"},"modified":"2026-09-28T20:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T18:24:39","slug":"peru-exhibition-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alliance-toulouse.org\/en\/evenement\/vernissage-expo-perou\/","title":{"rendered":"A blend of art, sharing and emotion: a memorable exhibition opening with a Peruvian theme"},"content":{"rendered":"


The launch of the new exhibition \u2018AXE P\u00c9ROU-TOULOUSE\u2019, organised by the Alliance Fran\u00e7aise in Toulouse, brought together a large audience to celebrate art, friendship and international relations, thus marking the start of our cultural season.
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The AXE P\u00c9ROU project was launched in 2018 following a meeting between the Consul General of Peru in Paris and Peruvian artists living in France. The first exhibition of these artists\u2019 works took place in 2019. It will go on tour to several major French cities where there are Peruvian consulates, such as Lyon and Strasbourg\u2026

It was Ms Josselyn Zeballos, Honorary Consul of Peru in Toulouse (and a former student of our school), who proposed a partnership to the AF in Toulouse to organise and host this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, in September 2026, our AF is delighted to present the exhibition \u2018AXE PERU-TOULOUSE\u2019. We are very pleased to be showcasing contemporary Peruvian artists; the exhibition features a wide variety of styles and techniques, such as painting, textile art, screen printing, digital art, engraving and imposing altarpieces\u2026 and we are at the heart of cultural exchanges with Peru and its representative bodies in France and Occitanie.

Our opening night was attended by the President of the Toulouse AF, Mr Jean PIERRE, and the two consuls, Mr. Carlos BRICE\u00d1O<\/a> and Mrs Josselyn ZEBALLOS<\/a> and the Deputy Mayor of Toulouse responsible for International Relations, Mr Djillali LAHIANI. The exhibition curator, the artist GAbO<\/a>, provided a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and revealed some of the secrets behind the works on display. A number of artists based in Occitanie travelled to the event, much to the delight of the audience.
Then it was time for some socialising: the guests were treated to a Pisco Sour<\/em>, the famous Peruvian cocktail, served by the consulates. Two artistic highlights punctuated the evening: a performance of traditional music on the guitar by the artist Mila Huapa<\/a> followed by a demonstration of Northern-style Marinera<\/em> by a couple of dancers from the\u2019Toulouse Latin Folklore Association<\/a>.
This festive and warm atmosphere won over the audience, and many guests stayed on until late into the evening.\u00a0
The guest book bears witness to the enthusiasm generated by the evening: \u00ab An interesting insight into the country and its artists<\/em> \u00bb, \u00ab a great opportunity to get to know Peru and its culture<\/em> \u00bb, or again: \u00ab Peruvian culture is a culture of love and the celebration of diversity<\/em> \u00bb\u2026
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