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Myrrha Dagmar Dub, better known as Mira Schendel (Zurich, Switzerland, 1919 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1988), was an influential draughtswoman, painter, and sculptor. Her work is recognized for its originality and significant contribution to Brazilian modern art.
Early Years and Education:
Mira Schendel moved to Milan, Italy, in the 1930s, where she studied art and philosophy. However, her studies were interrupted by World War II (1939-1945). After the war, in 1946, she settled in Rome. In 1949, she obtained permission to move to Brazil.
Early Career in Brazil:
Initially, Mira settled in Porto Alegre, where she worked in graphic design, painting, ceramic sculpture, poetry, and the restoration of baroque images, signing with her married name Mirra Hargesheimer. Her participation in the 1st São Paulo International Biennial in 1951 marked her entry into the national art scene and allowed contact with international experiences.
Move to São Paulo:
Two years after the Biennial, Mira moved to São Paulo and adopted the surname Schendel. In the 1960s, she began creating drawings on rice paper. In 1966, she created the series "Droguinhas," made of twisted and braided rice paper, presented in London at the Signals Gallery, as indicated by art critic Guy Brett. That year, she also traveled through Milan, Venice, Lisbon, and Stuttgart, where she met philosopher and semiotician Max Bense, who contributed to her exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany, and wrote the catalog text.
Exploration of New Materials:
In 1968, Mira began producing works using acrylic, such as "Graphic Objects" and "Toquinhos." Between 1970 and 1971, she created a set of 150 notebooks, which were developed into several series. In the 1980s, she produced white and black temperas, the "Sarrafos," and began a series of paintings with brick dust.
Legacy and Recognition:
After her death in 1988, many exhibitions presented her work both in Brazil and abroad. In 1994, the 22nd São Paulo International Biennial dedicated a special room to her. In 1997, art dealer Paulo Figueiredo donated a large number of her works to the Museum of Modern Art of São Paulo (MAM/SP).
