Miriam Schapiro: A Pioneer of Feminist Art and Decorative Abstraction Miriam Schapiro (1923 – 2015) stands as a monumental figure in twentieth-century art, recognized not only for her distinctive visual style but also for her unwavering advocacy for women’s artistic expression and her pivotal role in shaping the Pattern and Decoration movement. Born in Toronto, Canada, Schapiro's life was marked by an early fascination with creativity fostered by her father, Theodore Shapiro, a sculptor and industrial designer who instilled in her a lifelong dedication to visual arts from childhood. This for…