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DECAMPS-LAFUGIE

A graduate of the prestigious Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Lafugie embarked on her first great adventure in 1925, when she set out on a journey to Asia that would take her to Burma, Tibet, India and Japan.Over the course of her travels, Lafugie developed a deep connection with the people, landscapes, and cultures she encountered. She was particularly drawn to Tibet, where she spent eight months immersing herself in the local way of life and creating stunning paintings that reflected the beauty and mystery of this remote corner of the world. After returning to France, Lafugie continued to explore and paint, eventually settling in Malaysia where her husband owned a plantation. During the Second World War, Lafugie was taken prisoner by the Japanese, an experience that only strengthened her resolve to continue exploring and creating.Throughout her life, Lafugie was not only an accomplished painter, but also a gifted writer who shared her insights and experiences through articles published in National Geographic and three books about her journeys to Asia. Her legacy lives on today in her beautiful paintings and the stories she left behind, inspiring new generations to explore and appreciate the wonders of the world.