Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): Mirka Madeleine Mora ( 18 March 1928 – 27 August 2018 ) was a French-born Australian visual artist and cultural figure who contributed significantly to the development of contemporary art in Australia .
Output (English): Mirka Madeleine Mora ( 18 March 1928 – 27 August 2018 ) was a French-born Australian visual artist and cultural figure .