Marita Setas Ferro’s Soft Architectures of the Sea explores the beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems through contemporary textile sculpture. Using traditional crochet and knitting techniques with recycled and upcycled materials, the exhibition reflects on sustainability, environmental responsibility, and the delicate balance between regeneration and erosion in ocean life. By inviting visitors to experience the works through touch and proximity, the exhibition highlights

Soft Architectures of the Sea brings the textile art of Portuguese artist Marita Setas Ferro to the Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) in San Diego, California. The exhibition features nine textile sculptures created between 2018 and 2024, all inspired by marine ecosystems. Through their diverse forms, textures, and colors, the works encourage visitors to reflect on the importance of protecting ocean life while inviting them to experience the sculptures through touch. Acco

Portuguese textile artist Marita Setas Ferro is bringing her latest body of work to Southern California with the exhibition Soft Architectures of the Sea, now on view at the Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) in San Diego. Running through 10 October 2026, the exhibition showcases a collection of sculptural textile works inspired by the intricate beauty and fragility of marine ecosystems. Through the traditional techniques of crochet and knitting, Marita transforms textile

Marita Setas Ferro has been selected to participate in NATURAL FLOW – The 2nd Edition, an international exhibition hosted at MUST – Museo Storico della Città di Lecce, Italy, from 3 to 18 July 2026. Curated by Dr. Carmela Loiacono, the exhibition brings together 24 contemporary artists from around the world to explore the symbolic and environmental significance of water. Through a diverse range of artistic practices, NATURAL FLOW reflects on water as a source of life, transfo

Marita Setas Ferro has been selected to participate in the London Art Show 2026, presented by Arrival Gallery, taking place from 10 to 12 July 2026 in Fulham, London. The exhibition will bring together a diverse group of contemporary artists from around the world, offering visitors the opportunity to experience a wide range of artistic practices and perspectives in one of London's vibrant creative districts. Recognized for her innovative textile sculptures that combine tradit

Portuguese textile artist Marita Setas Ferro presents her new solo exhibition, "Soft Architectures of the Sea," at the Visions Museum of Textile Art (VMOTA) in San Diego, California, further strengthening the international presence of contemporary Portuguese textile art. On view from June 27 to October 10, 2026, the exhibition features a collection of textile sculptures inspired by marine ecosystems, inviting visitors to reflect on sustainability, ocean conservation, and the

Marita Setas Ferro has been featured in the 44th issue of Spotlight Magazine, an international publication by the Circle Foundation for the Arts that showcases outstanding contemporary artists from around the world. In this edition, the magazine presents "Blue Coral Reef", a textile sculpture that reflects Marita’s ongoing exploration of materiality, craftsmanship, and organic forms. Created through intricate crochet and textile techniques, the work embodies her distinctive a

Marita Setas Ferro’s artistic practice is highlighted in Issue 9 of Artiste Culture , under the title The Language of Touch . The feature explores an approach that moves fluidly across disciplines such as textiles, sculpture, and design, proposing a continuous language grounded in sensory experience and direct engagement with materials. Rooted in an early, intuitive relationship with matter—shaped by time spent in a ceramics studio—her work evolves into textile-based sculptur

Marita Setas Ferro has been selected to take part in the 8th edition of Personal Structures – Confluences , organised by the European Cultural Centre, within the framework of La Biennale di Venezia 2026 in Venice. Her participation is supported by the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, the project’s funding body, reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to the internationalisation of Portuguese contemporary art. The exhibition will run from 9 May to 22 November 2026 across Palazzo

Marita Setas Ferro has been featured in issue #43 of Spotlight Magazine, a publication released by CFA Press, known for documenting and promoting contemporary artistic practices on an international scale. Spotlight • Contemporary Art Magazine presents a carefully curated selection of fine artists from across the globe, offering readers an insightful overview of what defines contemporary art today. The 43rd edition invites audiences to explore a dynamic and ever-changing artis

An article published on the European Climate Pac t website features the journey and work of Marita Setas Ferro as an EU Climate Pact Ambassador, with a strong focus on sustainability. The article explores how ethical fashion practices, conscious design, and long-term responsibility can generate real and measurable impact. It highlights an approach rooted in transparency, respect for people and natural resources, and a clear commitment to fostering positive change within the

Marita Setas Ferro is featured in Spreads Magazine with an in-depth article highlighting her textile sculptures and artistic practice. The feature explores Marita’s multidisciplinary approach, where traditional needle techniques such as crochet and knitting merge with contemporary art, design, and sustainability. Her sculptural works—often inspired by marine ecosystems—balance craft and innovation, transforming textile processes into expressive, immersive forms rich in textur

Marita Setas Ferro has been selected to exhibit her work at Art Fluent, as part of the exhibition IN THE PINK . Once dismissed as overly sweet, pink has claimed a new role—bold, confident, and unapologetically expressive. From soft blush tones to electric vibrancy, IN THE PINK explores the full spectrum of this powerful color. Moving between flesh, atmosphere, and the natural world, pink reveals its playful, radiant, and emotive nature, infused with warmth and intensity. Wit

Organized by the Circle Foundation for the Arts, the Artist of the Year Award is an international opportunity open to artists working in the field of fine art. Selected artists receive a range of prestigious titles and professional opportunities designed to strengthen their artistic profile, expand international visibility, and promote their work to a broad and engaged audience of art lovers and professionals who regularly visit the Circle Foundation platform in search of new

Marita Setas Ferro is currently presenting her textile sculpture Coral Reef Light as part of the Biafarin Awards 2025, an international platform dedicated to highlighting contemporary visual practices from around the world. Coral Reef Light explores the intersection of textile, light, and organic form. Inspired by coral ecosystems, the work reflects on fragility, transformation, and interconnectedness, translating marine structures into a tactile and sculptural language. Th

Marita Setas Ferro is featured in the virtual exhibition In Their Element 2.0 , a thoughtfully curated show that presents artists in individual digital rooms, each designed to reflect the essence of their creative universe. Running from December 10, 2025 to January 31, 2026, the exhibition celebrates personal narratives, materials, and passions, transforming the digital space into a shared realm of authenticity, expression, and inspiration. Through diverse perspectives and me

Portuguese artist Marita Setas Ferro will present her distinctive textile sculpture at CONTEXT Art Miami , taking place from December 2–7 during Miami Art Week. This marks an exciting moment in Marita’s international trajectory, bringing her poetic, tactile, and deeply crafted work to one of the most dynamic art events in the world. According to the organizers, “CONTEXT Art Miami: Your Guide to the Next Wave of Contemporary Art!” is the spirit of this year’s edition. The f

In this article, Marita reflects on sustainability as an existential posture rather than a purely ecological concept, highlighting how every gesture, material, and choice carries consequence. She emphasizes the importance of coherence between thought and action, positioning ethics as the foundation of creative practice. The text also explores her understanding of cultural care as a commitment to valuing time, knowledge, territory, and the human hands behind every creation. Ma

Marita Setas Ferro has been selected to present her work at the XV Florence Biennale, which will take place from 18 to 26 October 2025 at the iconic Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy. Recognized as one of the most prestigious international exhibitions of contemporary art, the Florence Biennale brings together hundreds of artists and designers from across the globe. This invitation represents a moment of significant international acknowledgment for Marita, who will be repre

Design Magazine recently published an in-depth interview with Marita Setas Ferro, exploring her journey through design, craftsmanship,...