Paula Rego: A Voice of Femininity and Folklore Paula Rego (1935 – 2022) stands as a monumental figure in late 20th-century art, recognized globally for her distinctive blend of feminist perspectives and storytelling traditions rooted in Portuguese folklore. Born Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego in Lisbon during the oppressive regime of António Salazar, her upbringing instilled within her a profound awareness of social injustices—a sensibility that would permeate her artistic endeavors throughout her prolific career. Early Life & Education: Rego’s formative years were marked by familial upheaval…