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Peruvian Artists Examine Túpac Amaru II Myth at Mattress Factory

exhibition · 2026-05-10

The Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum in Pittsburgh is hosting an exhibition exploring the myth of Túpac Amaru II, an Indigenous leader and descendant of the Inca. This installation, commissioned by the Carnegie Museum of Art for Carnegie International, is a collaboration between artists Claudia Martínez Garay and Arturo Kameya, and is curated by Danielle A. Jackson. Spanning nine rooms across three floors, the exhibit invites visitors to engage with the legacy of Túpac Amaru II. The museum is located at 516 Sampsonia Way, offering an immersive cultural experience.

Key facts

  • Exhibition at Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum
  • Collaboration between Claudia Martínez Garay and Arturo Kameya
  • Commissioned by Carnegie Museum of Art for Carnegie International
  • Curated by Danielle A. Jackson
  • Installation across nine rooms on three floors
  • Location: 516 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh
  • Focus on Túpac Amaru II, Indigenous leader and Inca descendant

Entities

Artists

  • Claudia Martínez Garay
  • Arturo Kameya

Institutions

  • Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum
  • Carnegie Museum of Art
  • Carnegie International

Locations

  • Pittsburgh
  • United States
  • 516 Sampsonia Way

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