There was the women's kitchen, always in a frenzy. In it, no one was in charge or obeyed. Everyone did everything. And grandma made rice pudding. There were the aunt's stories and the 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 has revolutionised the way in which women are represented. Turning fear upside down, like Paula Rego is a biography book for children, that conveys some of what Paula Rego’s life and work was about.


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Tinta-da-china, 2025