Museum
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
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Casa das Histórias Paula Rego is a museum designed by architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, featuring two striking red concrete pyramids. It houses a comprehensive collection of works by the renowned Portuguese-British artist Paula Rego, known for her emotionally charged, story-based paintings and prints. The galleries display her series based on literature, fairy tales, and personal themes, often exploring female experience. The building itself is a work of art, with natural light enhancing the viewing experience. A visit offers deep insight into Rego's imaginative and often unsettling world.
Don't miss
- View Paula Rego's series based on 'Jane Eyre' and 'Peter Pan' in the permanent collection.
- Note the building's architecture: two red concrete pyramids designed by Souto de Moura.
- Check the temporary exhibition space for rotating shows of Rego's later works.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
You can visit Casa das Histórias Paula Rego on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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