
A Trailblazer of Art and Identity, Altina Schinasi
Exploring the Life and Legacy of Altina Schinasi Altina Schinasi was born in 1907 to a prominent Sephardic Jewish family in New York City. Her upbringing in a privileged yet culturally rich environment laid the foundation for her artistic inclinations. However, Schinasi’s journey was far from ordinary. At a time when societal expectations for women…