Rita Pena is a Portuguese photographer and visual artist based in Nottingham. Her project Parto Sem Dor/Notes on Portuguese-ness explores national identity, family memory and Portugal’s political and colonial past through photography and archival materials. Combining personal reflection with collaborative work with artists in the East Midlands, the project brings different histories, stories and ways of knowing into dialogue.

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Parto Sem Dor/ Notes on Portuguese-ness

Art

Parto Sem Dor/ Notes on Portuguese-ness

A solo exhibition by Portuguese photographer and visual artist Rita Pena, exploring the construction of national identity through family histories, personal memory and Portugal's political and colonial past.…

21st, 22nd November 2026 and 44 more dates

Parto Sem Dor / Notes on Portuguese-ness Exhibition Launch

Parto Sem Dor / Notes on Portuguese-ness Exhibition Launch

Celebrate the opening of Parto Sem Dor / Notes on Portuguese-ness, a solo exhibition by Portuguese visual artist Rita Pena.

21 Nov 2026

Parto Sem Dor / Notes on Portuguese-ness Panel & Talk

Talks + Events

Parto Sem Dor / Notes on Portuguese-ness Panel & Talk

Two special events marking the launch of QUAD's exhibition Parto Sem Dor / Notes on Portuguese-ness by Rita Pena.

21 Nov 2026