Nanda Leonardini Herane

Dr. Nanda Leonardini Herane is a Peruvian academic specializing in Latin American art and religiosity during the Republican period. She serves as the Director of the School of Art at the National University of San Marcos (UNMSM) and is a Research Professor there since 1994, as well as at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and Cristóbal Colón University. Her work intersects art history, gender studies, and cultural identity, with extensive publications and international conference participation.

• PhD in History (UNAM)
• Master's in Latin American Art and Art History (UNAM)
• Diploma in Anthropology and Museology (PUCP)

Her research focuses on Latin American visual culture, particularly 19th-20th century art and republican religiosity, often analyzing gender roles and political symbolism in portraiture. She has coordinated the Master's Degree in Peruvian and Latin American Art and led research projects on themes like the Rockefeller-funded residency at Museo del Barro in Paraguay.

Recent publications reveal trends in historical art analysis, gender representation, and political iconography, with a strong emphasis on Peruvian and Latin American contexts. She has received scholarships from UNAM, Concytec, and the Mexico-Peru Cultural Agreements Program.

• UNAM Scholarship
• Mexico-Peru Cultural Agreements Program Scholarship
• Concytec Scholarship
• Rockefeller Scholarship

As a Research Professor, she mentors graduate students and contributes to academic discourse through her roles at UNMSM and UNAM. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in gender studies and cultural heritage preservation.