Frequently Asked Questions

  • Miguel Andrade Valdez lives and works between Lima and the Sacred Valley in Peru. His practice is deeply connected to both urban and rural environments, which inform the themes and materials of his work.

  • Miguel works across sculpture, painting, drawing, design, and architecture. His practice moves between disciplines, often combining architectural references, historical research, and material experimentation.

  • His work explores the relationship between architecture, society, and time. He is particularly interested in the cityscape, vernacular structures, and pre-Columbian forms, as well as the tension between the individual and the state.

  • Miguel sees architecture as a representation of time and social structures. Many of his sculptural works merge modern architectural language with the forms of ancient Peruvian huacas, creating a dialogue between past and present.

  • In painting and drawing, Miguel focuses on the human figure, emotion, and imagined landscapes. This part of his practice is more introspective and often develops from his studio in the Sacred Valley.

  • Yes. Many of his projects involve collaboration with artisans, assistants, or other creative professionals. He also co-founded the design studio Taller Tarapacá, which combines traditional craft with contemporary design.

  • Miguel works with a wide range of materials, including plaster, resins, pigments, charcoal, textiles, and found elements. His material choices are often guided by research into historical techniques and local building traditions.

  • Yes. Selected commissions are accepted through his studio or gallery representation. Commissions such as sculpture, site specific outdoor sculpture and public art, and architectural interventions. Inquiries can be made via the contact form on this website.

  • His work has been shown in galleries, art fairs, and institutional contexts across Latin America, Europe, and beyond. For a full list of exhibitions, please refer to the CV section.

  • For information about available artworks, pricing, or commissions, please use the inquiry links on the artwork pages or contact the studio directly through the website. Available works are also featured on his website in the Showroom section.

Image credit: Miguel Andrade Valdez Studio