An artist based in Lima, Peru

Juan Luis Gargurevich

Juan Luis Gargurevich is an artist, graphic designer, and educator based in Lima, Peru. He studied at the Faculty of Art of the Catholic University of Peru, specialising in publication design, and was a design studio professor for 25 years. Besides graphic design, Juan has explored watercolour and ceramics, developing a versatile artistic practice. His interests span literature, editorial design, modern and classical calligraphy, manuscripts, and palaeography—fields that inform both his creative projects and his commitment to preserving the art of writing.

HIGHLIGHTS

Executive Director and member of the Peruvian Calligraphy Association (Caligráfica)

Organiser of Calligraphy Week in Peru for seven years

Instructor of calligraphy workshops for both youth and adults

Advocate for the promotion and preservation of the written arts