Zina Aita

Zina Aita (1900–1967) was a Brazilian artist that practised early modernism within Brazilian culture. She worked hard with many artists in this time trying to captivate and enhance Brazil's unique culture to the public, something that was uniquely Brazilian. She participated in The Week of Modern Art. She practiced the early Brazilian modernism until she moved to Italy where she switched to watercolors and ceramics until her last days, dying from natural causes. She worked with modernism and participated in celebrations over Brazil's unique culture. Towards the end of her life, she moved back to Italy where she took over her family's business in ceramics.

Career Aita was heavily involved in the modernist movement in Brazil throughout her career along with many other artists. Early Modernism in Brazil consisted of a movement to bring a new and independent version of Brazil that was authentic and bold. Artists worked with modernism as a way to break away from and reject the academic art style.

In 1922, she participated in an art event called Semana de Arte Moderna (Week of Modern Art). The event was meant to highlight the modernist work that artists were doing in Brazil at the time. This event gave artists a voice to share their impressions of Brazil and recognize a real Brazilian identity.