Paula Rego's Folktales and Fairy Tales Exhibition at Casa das Histórias Museum in Cascais

Between May 8 and September 30, 2018, the Museu Paula Rego: Casa das Histórias in Cascais, Portugal, showcased "Folktales and Fairy Tales," an exhibition highlighting Paula Rego's artistic journey over fifty years. Curated by Catarina Alfaro and Leonor de Oliviera, the display included a variety of works such as paintings, pastels, drawings, and collages, featuring pieces like "Sophie's Misfortunes" and early sketches from the 1970s. Designed by Edouardo Souto de Moura, the museum boasts pyramidal roofs reflecting Portuguese architectural styles. Rego, who drew inspiration from Charles Perrault's fairy tales, relocated to London as a teenager, where she met the artist Victor Willing. Their son, Nick Willing, chronicled her life in "Secrets and Stories," highlighting themes of caregiving and Willing's battle with multiple sclerosis until his passing in 1988.