Tarsila do Amaral (1886–1973) was a pioneer of Brazilian modernism, whose work blends national cultural heritage with European avant-garde influences, marked by vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and a combination of cubist and surrealist elements. Her iconic Abaporu was acquired by Malba in 1995 at a Christie's auction for US$1.35 million, considered avant-garde at the time, and is now the flagship of the museum in Buenos Aires, attracting visitors from all over the world. Other notable works include Lua, acquired by MoMA in New York in 2019 for US$ 20 million, and Caipirinha, which fetched 57 million reais at auction at the Bolsa de Arte in 2020. Tarsila also collaborated closely with Oswald de Andrade in drafting the Manifesto of Anthropophagy, which proposed the “digestion” of foreign influences to create a genuinely Brazilian artistic language. Illustrations in the manifesto reinforce her vision of a culture that assimilates and transforms the external into something original. Her work, celebrating Brazilian identity, continues to influence the art scene, having been recently featured in important exhibitions at the Museo de Luxemburgo and the Guggenheim Bilbao, consolidating her legacy both nationally and internationally.