Miriam Schapiro

Miriam Schapiro was an influential American artist and educator known for pioneering the femmage movement, which combines traditional craft techniques like quilting and embroidery with fine art. Her work highlights women's creative contributions and blurs the lines between craft and fine art. Schapiro often used collage and vibrant fabrics to create layered compositions that explore themes of femininity, identity, and empowerment. Her innovative approach helped elevate textile arts to the status of fine art and inspired many artists to value craft as a serious artistic practice.