Lygia Pape (1927–2004) was a key figure in the development of contemporary art in Brazil, dedicated to exploring new visual languages and multiple media, including painting, performance, printmaking, and sculpture.

She produced her mature work during the 1950s and 1960s and, along with fellow Brazilian artists Lygia Clark and Hélio Oiticica, co-founded the Neo-Concrete movement which advocated for art whose forms were expressive, organic, and experiential.