Fayga Ostrower

Fayga Ostrower was a Polish-born Brazilian artist whose work as a printmaker, painter, illustrator and art theorist helped shape modern Brazilian engraving. After studying graphic arts in Rio de Janeiro, she pursued an international career and received major printmaking recognition, including the 1958 International Printmaking Prize at the Venice Biennale. She also taught widely and wrote influential books on creativity, artistic practice and art education.