MATE museum has the vision to create a vibrant environment and prosper for the individual expression, celebrate the contributions from Peru to art and culture in the world,[2] and stimulate the creative industry in the country.

The permanent collection explores Testino’s work through eight rooms, divided according to elements that distinguish his images, such as the complex choreography of his group photographs or his ability to pass through and capture cultures from all over the world, a balance between traditionalism and creativity.

[3] Models like Kate Moss, Gisele Bündchen, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, Karlie Kloss have posed for Mario’s lens.

“I hope my images show how these traditions still exist in the present, at least for now.” - Mario Testino The iconic photos taken to Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1997.

Built in 1898 by the engineer Mateo Pagano, mansion MATE shares the characteristics of the typical Barranco’s ranches of the time: it is a rectangular construction of a single level, raised in adobe and full of details that denote a special craft skill.

in addition, details such as friezes and ornamental cornices were restored or reproduced from scratch, and the lighting was designed recreating the original position of ceiling lamps.

This spaces were designed to satisfy the functional needs of MATE, and to conserve the harmony with original architecture, the furniture is also contemporary to the house.

The main objective is that the museum achieves self-sustainability, and that it can expand its proposals as an exhibition space and as a catalyst for the local creative industry.