John McEwen

Force for good

John McEwen on the work of Paula Rego, whose latest exhibition is at Tate Britain

issue 06 November 2004

This is the first in a series of short sharp shows devoted to leading British artists which Tate Britain proposes to stage over the coming years. According to Stephen Deuchar, Tate Britain’s director, Rego was easily the most popular choice, and little wonder. It is a sign of true quality that in a 50-year career she has gone from strength to strength.

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