Mira Schendel (1919–1988) was a Swiss-born Brazilian artist renowned for her profound contributions to postwar Latin American art. Her multidisciplinary practice encompassed drawing, painting, sculpture, and installation, often delving into themes of language, philosophy, and the metaphysical. Schendel's unique approach to materials and form positioned her as a pivotal figure in the Brazilian avant-garde, with her works featured in major institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London.