Altina Schinasi, a paradox of seductive and reserved, was a trendsetter in the 1930s with her design for Harlequin eyeglasses. An American woman before her time, she crafted sculptures that defined her surreal world. Her whimsical art addressed social issues, earning her an Oscar nomination and a Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. She befriended Martin Luther King Jr. and supported his struggle, and during the Red Scare, she hid a blacklisted director in her home.
Altina
Altina Schinasi's complex character merged alluring charm with restrained reserve, contrasting her sheltered upbringing with daring and provocative creative endeavors.
