There was the women’s kitchen, always in a frenzy. No one was in charge and no one obeyed. Everyone did everything. And Grandma made rice pudding. There were the aunts’ stories and her father’s lap, with his terrifying tales. Then there was the room where Paula drew non-stop.
Before starting each drawing, Paula felt like she was bursting with things to say...
Paula Rego (1935–2022) was a Portuguese/English painter who played a key role in redefining figurative art on an international level. An uncompromising artist of extraordinary imaginative power, she revolutionised the way women are represented. Turning Fear Upside Down, Like Paula Rego is a children’s biography that offers a glimpse into Paula Rego’s life, work, and imagination.


EDITIONS

Portuguese 
Tinta-da-china, 2025

Brazilian Portuguese
Cobogó, 2026