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Djanira da Motta e Silva: A Voice of Brazilian Naïve Art Djanira da Motta e Silva, affectionately known as Djanira, emerged from the fertile soil of Brazil in 1914, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of Brazilian art. Born in Avaré, São Paulo State, her artistic journey began amidst a burgeoning interest in anthropology and visual documentation—a passion that would profoundly shape her distinctive style and thematic concerns.…
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