Paula Rego: The Personal and the Political research from its ripeness and size

from its ripeness and size

the fishermen brave temperatures that often reach forty degrees below zero

Not to inspire or reassure

this book delves into the history of cone-shaped objects

is neither displayed in the exhibition nor put in the exhibition catalogue

Paula Rego: The Personal and the Political research from its ripeness and sizeThroughout her career, Paula Rego has relentlessly exposed social grievances through her art. The Portuguese born artist, who made London her adopted home, is therefore one of the most important painters of our time. Her paintings are more topical than ever. They are dedicated to highly emotional themes such as political and sexualized violence, physical self determination and mental health, always with a focus on women's rights. With more than 120