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Paula Rego
A Life Immersed in Story: The World of Paula Rego Dame Paula Rego, born Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1935 and passing away in London in 2022, stands as one of the most significant figures in late 20th and early 21st-century art. Her work, a potent blend of narrative power, psychological depth, and feminist perspective, has captivated audiences for decades. Rego wasn’t merely a painter; she was a storyteller, weav…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Paula Rego's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Paula Rego's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
