Luis Zevallos Hetzel (1933) was born in Peru. He pursued his education in the arts at the School of Fine Arts of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru from 1961 to 1964. He also attended the National School of Fine Arts in 1965, where he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of artistic practices.
His artistic career began in the early 1960s, focusing on painting. His work caught the attention of critics and art lovers, resulting in numerous exhibitions and accolades. He was part of various collective art shows and earned several prestigious awards throughout his career, including first and second-place prizes in painting competitions. His art is noted for its exploration of contemporary themes and its influence within the Peruvian modern art scene.
Zevallos Hetzel participated in numerous exhibitions starting in the early 1960s, including collective shows at the Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo (1962-1963), Asociación Cultural Británica (1964), and the Salón de Pintura of the Asociación Social y Cultural Hebraica (1965). He won several awards throughout his career, including first prize at the V Concurso de Pintura del Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (1965) and the IV Salón de Artes Plásticas at the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (1967). His works were also featured in significant international exhibitions, such as the “3,000 Años de Pintura Peruana” in cities like Madrid, Rome, and New York (1968), as well as “Pintores de Vanguardia” at the Galería-Librería Quartier Latin (1968). His art was exhibited at major venues like the Museo de Arte and the Fundación para las Artes, further cementing his place in both Peruvian and international art scenes.
