Mira Lehr graduated from Vassar College in 1956 with a degree in art history, where she studied under the mentorship of Linda Nochlin, the renowned feminist art historian.
In the 1950s, Lehr lived and worked in New York as an artist, where she studied with James Brooks, Ludwig Sander, Robert Motherwell, and within the Hans Hofmann circle. During this time, she met some of America’s most prominent masters including Joan Mitchell, Lee Krasner and Helen Frankenthaler.
When Lehr moved to Florida in 1960, she was shocked at the lack of an art scene, especially for women. She founded Continuum in 1960, one of the country’s first co-ops for women artists, which flourished for more than 30 years until the mid-‘90s. During this period, Lehr convinced many of the masters she met in New York to visit and lead workshops. This helped the evolution of art in Florida, earning her acclaim as "The Godmother of Miami's Art Scene."
In 2014, her work was the subject of a monograph, Mira Lehr: Arc of Nature, which included an essay by Irving Sandler and has recently been the subject of solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami, the Jewish Museum of Florida and the Mennello Museum of Art in Orlando, Florida.
Her work can also be found in numerous private and public collections including the permanent collections of the Orlando Museum of Art, the Perez Art Museum of Art in Miami and the Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach in Florida; the Vassar College Library in Poughkeepsie, New York; and the American embassies in Dhaka, Bangladesh; Sofia, Bulgaria; Mexico City, Mexico; and Bucharest, Romania.
Find a collection of original Mira Lehr art on 1stDibs.
Eco Feminist Mixed Media Botanic Painting Mira Lehr Miami Abstract Expressionist
By Mira Lehr
Located in Surfside, FL
Mira Tager Lehr (American, 1936-2023), Acrylic on canvas painting Interrupted Cell Formation series Circa 2008-2009. Mixed media technique incorporating organic forms, floral motifs...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Eco Feminist Mixed Media Botanic Painting Mira Lehr Miami Abstract Expressionist
By Mira Lehr
Located in Surfside, FL
Mira Tager Lehr (American, 1936-2023), Acrylic on canvas painting Interrupted Cell Formation series Circa 2008-2009. Mixed media technique incorporating organic forms, floral motifs...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$3,082
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Modern abstract expressionist floral painting on linen canvas "Flower Light"
By Mougenot Natalya
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Flower Light” is a contemporary floral still life by French artist Natalya Mougenot, where vibrant color and instinctive gesture transform a simple bouquet into a celebration of lig...
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
$1,850
H 25.38 in W 31.38 in D 1.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Floral Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, 1961
Located in Soquel, CA
Elegant mid-century modern floral abstract in blues and earth tones with impasto paint application by unknown artist, Rawlins (American, 20th century)....
Canvas, Acrylic
$5,000
H 83 in W 83 in
"Calypso III" Abstract Painting 83" x 83" inch by Carole Baines
By Carole Baines
Located in Culver City, CA
"Calypso III" Abstract Painting 83" x 83" inch by Carole Baines Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-born artist based between Townsville and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Caro...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,000
H 83 in W 87 in
"Nowhere to Land IV" Abstract Painting 83" x 87" inch by Carole Baines
By Carole Baines
Located in Culver City, CA
"Nowhere to Land IV" Abstract Painting 83" x 87" inch by Carole Baines Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-born artist based between Townsville and Brisbane, Queensland, Australi...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$669
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Original-Magic Bell in the Night-UK Awarded Artist-Botanical Abstract Expression
By Shizico Yi
Located in London, GB
In her latest series, "The Weaver," Shizico explores forms, layers, and time onto canvases. Applying the format of diptychs and triptychs, she creates lyrical narratives, capturing t...
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
$970
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Orange Vase, Colorful Painting, Still-Life, Flowers, Beauty, Abundance, New
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Treasure Trove in Bloom Still-life Painting Floral Vase Colorful Flower Original Contemporary Investment One-of-a-kind Original Artwork This piece bursts with vibrant energ...
Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$350
H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
My Bouquet in Pink: Acrylic, Floral, Abstract Expressionist, Ready to hang, 2010
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Tile: My Bouquet in Pink Little gem, focal point, bouquet, flowers, energy, enthusiasm, quiet space This small-scale painting will bring joy in a corner of the collectors space. ...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$350
H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 0.4 in
Floral Still-life Acrylic Painting, Abstract Expressionism, Original
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: It's Beautiful Floral Still-life Colorful Delight Invest Flowers Bouquet Joy Energy Captivating This small-scale painting will energize the collectors space with abundance a...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$350
H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 0.4 in
A Bunch of Joy: Acrylic, Painting, Abstract, Expressionist, Ready to hang
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: A Bunch of Joy Floral Gem Joy Flowers Nature Colorful Investment Energy Mother Earth This small-scale artwork, will shine light and joy in the collector's space. A Bunch of...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,257
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in
Modern abstract expressionist blue floral painting linen canvas "Color breath"
By Mougenot Natalya
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
"Color Breath" is a vibrant contemporary floral painting by French artist Natalya Mougenot, an expressive large-scale still life defined by bold color contrasts, gestural brushwork, ...
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
$1,500
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Sunshine in Flight: Painting, Large, Floral, Abstract, Expressionism, 101x76 cm
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Sunshine in Flight Large Artwork Sunshine Painting Freedom Bold Statement Orange Contemporary Abstract Invest Joy Sunflowers Sunshine in flight, is a statement piece, inviti...
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$8,000
H 83 in W 83 in
"Labyrinth" Abstract Painting 83" x 83" inch by Carole Baines
By Carole Baines
Located in Culver City, CA
"Labyrinth" Abstract Painting 83" x 83" inch by Carole Baines Carole Baines is a self-taught, London-born artist based between Townsville and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Carole...
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,257
H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in
Modern abstract expressionist blue floral painting on linen canvas "Vase Dream"
By Mougenot Natalya
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
“Vase Dream” is a vibrant contemporary floral still life by French artist Natalya Mougenot, where color moves freely and form dissolves into sensation. The painting does not simply d...
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
$18,000
H 84 in W 72 in D 3 in
"Untitled" (Tulips) 1967 Acrylic on Canvas 1967 84" x 72"
Located in Camden, ME
Monumental large-scale floral abstraction by Margaret Milliken, associated with the American Abstract Expressionist movement. Executed in richly textured acrylic impasto, the canvas ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Flowers and pear
By Lea Karvala
Located in Barcelona, CT
This artwork presents a vibrant and textured abstract composition, showcasing a dynamic blend of bold colors and intricate forms. Central to the piece is a robust amalgamation of dee...
Canvas, Acrylic
Thing That Remain B
By Mira Lehr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thing That Remain B, 54" x 50", 2012, Painting on canvas and fuses Mira Lehr is a multimedia artist from Miami whose career spans four decades. Her nature-based imagery ...
Canvas
Tracing December
By Mira Lehr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Acrylic, resin, Ink, fuses on canvas 12.3" x 16"
Acrylic, Resin
Errupting
By Mira Lehr
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Acrylic, resin, Ink, fuses on canvas 12.3" x 16"
Acrylic, Canvas, Ink, Resin