Our mission is to create timeless objects of lasting value — handcrafted in bronze, marble and porcelain, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and making art-historical knowledge accessible through design.

We work as a curatorial partner within interior and hospitality projects. Grounded in art-historical research and connoisseurship, we support designers in creating, selecting and placing art that adds depth to an interior.

Lilly-Ann de Zeeuw (1999) is a Dutch artist, art historian, curator and the founder of Kuzco Art Maison. With an academic background in Museum Studies and Art, Market & Connoisseurship (University of Amsterdam & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), she develops sculptural objects that connect craftsmanship, heritage and contemporary symbolism. In 2025, she created a solid-gold sculpture commissioned by Gold Republic.

“My sculptures begin with art-historical research. I work in dialogue with the artists who came before us, and honour their legacy by bringing their visual language and symbolism back to life. I work exclusively with sustainable techniques and noble materials such as bronze, marble and gold — because art should be made for generations. My ambition is for my work to invite people to look again, and to embrace our shared art history with renewed appreciation.”

— Lilly-Ann de Zeeuw, MA

Kuzco Art Maison takes its name from Kuzco, an Egyptian cat. This choice is not arbitrary, but imbued with symbolism and meaning. In ancient Egyptian culture, cats were revered and associated with powerful female figures such as Cleopatra, who was known for her intelligence, beauty and strategic insight.

In Egyptian culture, cats were revered and protected, often associated with deities such as Bastet, the goddess of home and hearth, who was depicted as a woman with the head of a cat. Cleopatra herself, the powerful and charismatic queen of Egypt, held cats in high regard, reinforcing their status as symbols of feminine power and grace.

In European folklore, cats were seen as companions of witches, women who were often persecuted in their time for their independence and knowledge. This association has turned the cat into a symbol of the unjust struggles that women have endured. This historical connection between cats and women inspired us to create a business that uses the cat as a symbol.

We strive to not only sell beautiful objects, but also support a movement that empowers women. For us, the cat symbolizes the independence, mystery and resilience of women throughout history. This resonates with our vision of using art as a medium for empowerment and to strengthen the role of women in the art world.

Our vision for the future includes collaborating with talented female artists to create new and unique artwork that furthers our mission, and providing a platform for their work to flourish.