Creative Director | Exhibition Designer | Production Designer | Art Director
20+ years of international experience delivering World Expo pavilions, immersive exhibitions, cultural experiences, ceremonies and large-scale public events across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.
June 2026
Pepe Corzo is a Peruvian creative director, art director, production designer and exhibition designer with more than 20 years of international experience creating world exposition pavilions, immersive exhibitions, cultural experiences, ceremonies, live performances and large-scale public events.
His multidisciplinary practice combines exhibition design, visitor experience, storytelling, scenography, visual identity, costume design and multimedia environments. Throughout his career, he has developed and delivered projects across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, creating highly immersive experiences that connect culture, heritage, innovation and public engagement.
His work spans World Expos, international exhibitions, global sporting events, public ceremonies, opera productions, theatre, film and cultural programming, bringing together architecture, performance, design and narrative into integrated visitor experiences.
Relevant Experience in Expositions, Exhibitions and Visitor Experiences
Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai, Japan (2024–2025)
Creative Director & Artistic Designer – Peru Pavilion
Led the creative direction and artistic design of the PerúPavilion, overseeing the exhibition narrative, visitor experience, scenography and immersive content development. The pavilion received the official Gold Award for Best Exhibition Design.
Expo 2020 Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2021–2022)
Creative Director & Artistic Art Director – Perú Pavilion – Peru Pavilion
Served as Art Director for the design and delivery of the Perú Pavilion. The pavilion received the official Gold Award for Best Exhibition Design and the People’s Choice Award from Exhibitor Magazine.
Casa Perú – FIFA World Cup Russia 2018
Creative Director & Artistic Designer – Peru Pavilion
Designed and directed the official Peruvian Pavilion installed at the Manege Palace in Moscow during the FIFA World Cup, creating a large-scale cultural and promotional experience for international audiences.
Buenos Aires International Book Fair 2026
Creative Director – Perú Guest of Honour Pavilion
Led the creative direction and design of Perú’s Guest of Honour Pavilion, developing the exhibition narrative, visitor journey and overall artistic concept.
El Viaje de Vargas Llosa (2026)
Creative Director & Exhibition Designer
Designed and directed the immersive exhibition dedicated to Nobel Prize-winning author Mario Vargas Llosa, presented at the Buenos Aires International Book Fair.
Método Vargas Llosa (2025)
Creative Director & Exhibition Designer
Led the creative and artistic design of an immersive exhibition celebrating the life and work of Mario Vargas Llosa, presented within the framework of the Lima International Book Fair.
Ibero-American Design Biennial BID24 (2024)
Exhibition Designer
Designed the main exhibition for the ninth edition of the Ibero-American Design Biennial held at Matadero Madrid, Spain.
Perú Mucho Gusto Gastronomy Fairs (2025)
Creative Director & Artistic Designer
Responsible for the creative direction and artistic design of several featured exhibition zones and immersive visitor experiences within Perú’s flagship gastronomy fairs.
Vatican Nativity Exhibition (2021)
Curator & Exhibition Designer
Curated the Peruvian Nativity Scene exhibition presented at Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City, and designed its accompanying visual identity.
Major International Events and Ceremonies
Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games
Creative Consultant | Costume, Scenography Elements and Props Designer
Creative consultant and designer of costumes, scenic elements and props for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Pan American Games and the Opening Ceremony of the Parapan American Games, produced by Balich Wonder Studio.
Riyadh Season Opening Parade, Saudi Arabia (2021)
Production Designer
Designed floats, costumes and props for the opening parade of Riyadh Season, produced by Balich Wonder Studio.
Ambani–Merchant Celebrations, India (2024)
Show Designer | Costume and Set Designer
Designed costumes, scenography and visual elements for one of the major pre-wedding celebrations held in Jamnagar, India, directed by Francisco Negrin.
Bicentennial of Perú Independence (2021))
Creative Directo
Directed the nationally broadcast television special commemorating the Bicentennial of Peru’s Independence.
Selected Performing Arts Credits
Opera, Theatre and Dance
• Nabucco – Oper im Steinbruch, Austria (2022) – Costume Designer
• Retablo Amazónico – Gran Teatro Nacional, Perú (2022) – Art Director, Set, Costume and Audiovisual Designer
• Alice in Wonderland – Teatro Sanpol, Madrid (2025) – Art Director, Costume, Scenography and Audiovisual Designer
• The Rake’s Progress – Teatro Nacional São Carlos, Lisbon (2015) – Set and Costume Designer
• Pinocchio – Teatro de la Zarzuela (2016) Madrid – Set and Costume Designer
• La Conquista de Jerusalén – Almagro Festival (2016) Madrid – Set and Costume Designer
• Enseñanza Libre – Teatro de la Zarzuela (2017) Madrid – Set and Costume Designer
• La Gatita Blanca – Teatro de la Zarzuela (2017) Madrid – Set and Costume Designer
• Las Mocedades del Cid – Teatro Principal, Zamora (2018) Madrid – Set and Costume Designer
• Carmen – Gran Teatro Nacional, Perú (2016) – Set and Costume Designer
• Die Zauberflöte – Gran Teatro Nacional, Perú (2013) – Set and Costume Designer
• Alice in Wonderland – Peruvian National Ballet (2014) – Set and Costume Designer
• Marina – Teatro de la Zarzuela (2013) Madrid – Set and Costume Designer
• Pagliacci – Teatro de la Zarzuela (2014) Madrid – Set and Costume Designer
• Les Contes d’Hoffmann – Las Palmas Opera Festival (2009) Spain – Set and Costume Designer
• El Rey que Rabió – Teatro de la Zarzuela (2007) Madrid – Set and Costume Designer
• Celebration – Centro Dramático Nacional, Madrid (2010) – Set and Costume Designer
• La Cantada Vida y Muerte del General Malbrú – Almagro Festival (2015) Spain – Set and Costume Designer
Film and Television
The Seamstress (La Costurera) (2026)
Production Designer | Set and Costume Designer
Responsible for the production design, scenography and costume design of the fantasy feature film directed by Daniel Rodríguez Risco.
Television and Commercial Productions
Art Director and Production Designer for numerous television productions, advertising campaigns and large-scale public events throughout Latin America and Europe.
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