About Kawsay

Fundación Kawsay is a cultural and artistic platform dedicated to honoring ancestral wisdom, fostering intercultural dialogue, and co-creating a more conscious and harmonious world through the arts.

Rooted in the Quechua word Kawsay, meaning “life” or “living energy,” our foundation brings together artists, thinkers, and communities from diverse backgrounds to explore the deep connections between ancient knowledge and contemporary expression.

We believe in the transformative power of art—as a bridge between cultures, a tool for healing, and a seed for social change. Through exhibitions, residencies, gatherings with wisdom keepers, and creative collaborations, we aim to awaken collective memory, inspire inner work, and nurture a culture of balance, reciprocity, and reverence for life.

Our Goals

To amplify indigenous and ancestral voices through artistic and cultural expression.

To create spaces for reflection, transformation, and community building.

To bridge ancient wisdom with modern creativity, embracing diversity and complementarity.

To support artists and cultural leaders who align with the vision of a world in harmony with nature and spirit.

To co-create a living legacy rooted in love, respect, and shared responsibility.

We walk with open hearts, guided by the prophecy of the Condor and the Eagle, trusting that through art and unity, a new path is possible.