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Claudia Andujar
A Life Etched in Light: The World of Claudia Andujar Claudia Andujar’s journey is one of displacement, discovery, and unwavering dedication—a life profoundly shaped by the shadows of history and illuminated by a fierce commitment to social justice. Born Claudine Haas in 1931 in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, her early years were marked by the tumultuous currents of pre-war Europe. The family’s flight from Hungary, escaping the rising tide of
persecution, instilled within her a deep awareness of vulnerability and loss. This formative experience, tragically culminating in the death of her father at Dachau, would become a defining force in her artistic vision, fueling a lifelong empathy for marginalized communities. After studies in humanities at Hunter College in New York City, where she met her future husband Julio Andujar, she arrived in Brazil in 1956, a pivotal moment th…