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disseminate his ideas. This commitment to sustaining Moholy-Nagy's influence went hand in hand with practical considerations, as she skillfully managed her and her children's financial well-being through a combination of Moholy-Nagy's life insurance, the sale of some of his paintings, and her income from teaching. Through her dual role as a custodian of his legacy and a provider for her family, Sibyl demonstrated a multifaceted dedication to preserving the impact of Moholy-Nagy's contributions to the world of art and design.
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strain of impending war, sparked her continued success as a writer until her death. She went on to publish prolifically both fiction works and, in her later professional life, on the topic of architectural theory.
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