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Memorial Page for Paula Rego (née Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego)

Jan 26, 1935 – Jun 8, 2022(87 years)Died in:London, United Kingdom

Portuguese-British visual artist

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Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Paula Rego.

Emoria

June 8th, 2026

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Biography

Occupation(5)

paintervisual artistprintmakergraphic artistartist

Awards(4)

honorary doctor of the University of LisbonHonorary doctor of the University of OxfordRoyal AcademicianPrémio Autores

Spouse(1)

Victor Willing

Education(2)

Slade School of Fine ArtSaint Julian's School

Paula Rego (* January 26, 1935 in Lisbon; † June 8, 2022 in London) was a portuguese-British visual artist. She was 87 years old. She was married to Victor Willing. She had 6 children. Her education included Slade School of Fine Art and Saint Julian's School. She received 4 awards, including honorary doctor of the University of Lisbon, Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford. She was buried at Hampstead Cemetery.

Life Events

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Born in Lisbon, Lisbon

1935

Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford

2005

honorary doctor of the University of Lisbon

2011

Royal Academician

2016

Died in London, United Kingdom

2022

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Resting place

Hampstead Cemetery

Hampstead

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Paula Rego (née Maria Paula Figueiroa Rego). Forever remembered.