The recent re-hang at No.10 Downing Street, which replaces classic portraits with Paula Rego's works, signals both a shift in art curation and political discourse.
Robert Jenrick criticized the removal of Queen Elizabeth I's portrait, suggesting it reflects a perceived dislike for Britain's history by the current Labour Government.
Downing Street stated that the changes were planned before the election, aiming to celebrate 125 years of the Government Art Collection, not an anti-historical agenda.
Paula Rego's paintings were created during her residency at the National Gallery and represent a significant move towards modern artistic expressions in governmental spaces.
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