Commissioner

The Museum of Anthropology and Contemporary Art (MAAC) is a key cultural institution in Ecuador, dedicated to preserving archaeological and modern heritage and promoting contemporary art. Located in downtown Guayaquil, on the banks of the Guayas River within the iconic Malecón 2000, the MAAC serves as a bridge between the city's historical past and its evolving cultural landscape. As custodian of an invaluable collection of 60,000 pre-Hispanic archaeological pieces and 3,500 works of modern and contemporary art, the MAAC is committed to both preserving the past and fostering contemporary artistic expression. Its mission is to provide spaces for encounter and critical reflection, generate research material, and promote cultural programming that allows the public to reaffirm their local origins while participating in global and intercultural artistic discussions. With approximately 120,000 annual visitors and a robust public program that includes innovative exhibitions, artist residencie