Nina Moraes

Nina Moraes is a Brazilian visual artist born in 1960 in São Paulo. She graduated in Fine Arts from the Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) in 1982, studying under renowned artists and educators such as Carmela Gross, Julio Plaza, Nelson Leirner, and Regina Silveira. In 1981, she had the opportunity to engage with artists from the nouveau realisme movement in Paris, notably François Dufrene.

Career and Artistic Contributions
Nina has a diverse career that spans scenography and art education. She was responsible for the scenography of significant productions like Bailado do Deus Morto (1987) and PRNY (1988) at the Oficina Oswald de Andrade in São Paulo. Her work in scenography is noted for its innovation and her ability to integrate unique visual elements into her productions.

In 1990, she began her teaching career at the Oficina Oswald de Andrade, where she shared her expertise and passion for art with emerging talents. She also taught at the Centro Cultural de São Paulo (CCSP) in 1991, and at the Fundação Athos Bulcão and the University of Brasília (UnB) in 1997.

Since 1992, Nina has been part of the Grupo Arte Construtora, a collective that explores new forms of artistic expression and significantly contributes to the contemporary art scene in Brazil. In 1999, she created the trophy for the Multicultural Award of the newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo, showcasing her skill in sculpture and design.

Exhibitions and Recognition
Nina Moraes has participated in several notable exhibitions throughout her career, including two editions of the São Paulo International Biennial (1981 and 1983). Her work was featured in A Trama do Gosto at the Fundação Bienal de São Paulo (1987), and the National Salon of Plastic Arts in Rio de Janeiro (1989). In 1991, she was part of the exhibition Brazil: La Nueva Generación at the Museo de Bellas Artes in Caracas, Venezuela.

Additionally, her participation in the exhibition A Presença do Ready-Made: 80 anos at the Museum of Contemporary Art of the University of São Paulo (MAC USP) and the Havana Biennial (1997) cemented her position as an innovative artist who challenges traditional norms with her use of ready-mades and new media.

Nina Moraes lives and works in São Paulo, where she continues to influence the art scene with her visual and educational explorations.

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