Heroines of the Arts is a collection of books for everyone who believes that heroines exist. Drawing on the modern and contemporary art collection of the CAM – Gulbenkian Modern Art Centre, we tell the stories of courageous, adventurous, bold, and fearless women who, through art, transform our world.

Paula drew without stopping. She hid from the dark and from everything that frightened her. Later, Paula exhibited all over the world; books were written and films were made about her. Her art awakened dreams, blended fantasy with reality, and tried to turn everything upside down.

Paula Rego (1935-2022) was a Portuguese/English painter who played a key role in redefining figurative art on an international level. An uncompromising artist of extraordinary imaginative power, she has revolutionised the way in which women are represented. Turning fear upside down, like Paula Rego is a biography book for children, that conveys some of what Paula Rego’s life and work was about.

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CATARINA SOBRAL (Portugal) is an award-winning author and illustrator. Besides books, she makes animated films, creates theater shows for children, and has produced a children’s radio program. She thinks, communicates, and protests better through drawing.