International contemporary art platform26.01.1935–08.06.2022
Paula Rego
Paula Rego (1935–2022) was a Portuguese artist known for her work in modernism and contemporary art. Her dramatic and monumental paintings made a significant impact in 20th-century figurative art. She lived and worked in both Portugal and the UK.
Biography
Paula Rego was born on January 26, 1935, in Lisbon, Portugal. She was a renowned Portuguese artist and figure in the visual arts, including roles as a printmaker and graphic artist. Throughout her career, Paula Rego represented modernism and contemporary art. Her works are distinguished by their drama and monumentality, which made her contributions notable in 20th-century figurative painting. She had cultural ties with both Portugal and the United Kingdom, where she lived and worked. Paula Rego passed away on June 8, 2022, in London, United Kingdom.
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