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In Paris, she forged connections with key figures of Cubism and Futurism, including Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, and Fernand Léger. These influences are evident in her work, particularly in her use of fragmented forms, bold colour contrasts, and a sense of dynamic movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturning to Russia, Exter became a leading light in the Moscow and St Petersburg avant-garde scenes. She was closely associated with the Russian Cubo-Futurists and the Suprematist movement, collaborating with artists such as Kazimir Malevich and Alexander Archipenko. Her paintings from this period showcase a synthesis of Cubist structure and Futurist dynamism, often exploring the interplay between geometric abstraction and the vibrant energy of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExter’s creative pursuits extended beyond painting. She was a trailblazer in stage and costume design, working with some of the era’s most innovative theatre directors. Her designs for Alexander Tairov’s Kamerny Theatre in Moscow are particularly renowned, marked by their bold use of colour, striking geometric forms, and a sense of spatial experimentation that mirrored her canvases. She also taught at the VKhUTEMAS, the influential art and technical school in Moscow, fostering a new generation of artists and designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1920s, Exter emigrated to France, settling in Paris, where she continued to explore abstraction and design. Her later works often blended painting with collage and applied arts, reflecting her belief in the unity of artistic disciplines. 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