About the artist:

The mystery surrounding female visionary and artist, TAÏRA, begins with her name, which is pronounced, “tie-EAR-a”.

TAÏRA did not shy away from taking risks and exploring new mediums with her works, having produced new work even in 2022.

She was born in Russia, raised in Montréal and educated at the L’Academie Julian in Paris, L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Montreal, and Chouinard Academy of Art in Los Angeles.

In her early years, TAÏRA was inspired by the works of French Impressionists such as Cezanne and also by abstract expressionists. Working with Karel Appel and Paul Wunderlich, her own visions began to evolve and take on the spontaneous qualities evident in her works.

TAÏRA had a career of considerable excellence and notoriety that spanned over 60 years. TAÏRA captivated her legion of followers and collectors with original, beautiful works of art.