In thirty years, the fields of archaeology and museography have undergone profound transformations. In Peru, I have been actively involved in this evolution for twenty-five years.

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Initially as a PhD student at the French Institute of Andean Studies in Lima, I noted that there were no archaeologists specializing in pre-Columbian goldsmithing. Many museum collections lacked contextual information regarding their discovery, and technological investigations were seldom utilized. These investigations, however, play a crucial role in identifying materials, determining appropriate restoration interventions, recovering traditional production chains, and gaining a deeper understanding of the cultural and technical choices made by ancient societies.

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At the same time, archaeology in Peru was reaching its peak, with several archaeological projects leading to significant discoveries of Moche royal tombs. I immersed myself in the richness of these unprecedented collections in situ.

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Following my research on ancient Peruvian adornments, I was invited by the Museo Larco in Lima to contribute to its renovation. The concept of enhancing pre-Columbian collections was revisited, updated, and modernized; the museum transformed into a genuine place of initiation.

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For the past 25 years, I have traveled across Peru to investigate the remnants of the past and enrich the history of its civilizations. For the Hde-Var, the Völklinger Hütte, the MEG in Geneva, Néon Global, the Musée des Amériques in Auch, and other institutions, I design exhibitions and exclusive jewelry collections, I write articles, I give lectures, and I work on the technological study of works of art.

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Today, as a specialist and founder of Maison Motché, I dedicate my expertise, passion, and professional network to preserving and transmitting Peru's jewelry heritage.

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