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leda catunda serra

Born 1961

Early Life and Education Born: São Paulo, Brazil (1961) Leda Catunda Serra, known as Leda Catunda, was born in 1961 in São Paulo, Brazil. She initially aspired to be a rock musician before dedicating herself to visual arts. Catunda studied visual arts at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP). During her studies, she was influenced by prominent artists such as Regina Silveira, Nelson Leirner, and Julio Plaza. Artistic Style and Development "Soft Paintings": Catunda is renowned for her "soft paintings," created on unconventional materials like towels, bedclothes, leather, vel…

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leda catunda serra

1961

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