Máximo Laura is a Peruvian tapestry weaver internationally recognized as one of South America’s pre-eminent textile artists and the pride of his country of birth. Consultant, designer and lecturer in Art and Contemporary Andean textile design. His work is in private and corporate collections worldwide and has exhibited in museums, art centers and galleries - 71 solo and numerous group shows -. He has won awards in both national and international competitions including a UNESCO Prize for Latin America and the Caribbean, Spain, 1992; Best in Show Award Latin American Art VIII, USA, 2005; Honorable Mention Global Intrigue 3rd European Textile and Fiber Art Triennial, Latvia, 2007; Peoples Choice Award Land the tapestry foundation of Victoria Award Exhibition, Australia, 2008; III Award Bronze From Lausanne to Beijing 5th International Fiber art Biennale, China, 2008; HGA Award, USA, 2009 among others. He is co-founder of Iberoamerican Textile Network, member of American Tapestry Alliance and the European Tapestry Network. He teaches national and international workshops of textile art.