April 2025 - Portuguese Artist Marita Setas Ferro Spoke at International Sustainability Event in Dubai

On April 22, 2025, Portuguese artist and creative director Marita Setas Ferro was one of the featured speakers at “Let’s Talk About Sustainability in Art & Fashion”, an international event held at Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown in celebration of Earth Day.

As the founder of the sustainable brand Marita Moreno and artistic director of Double J Collective Gallery (Dubai), Setas Ferro brought a distinctive voice to the discussion on environmental responsibility in the creative industries. A European Climate Pact ambassador, she is known for her work that merges sculpture, design, and ecological consciousness.

The event brought together artists, designers, and industry leaders for an engaging and interactive conversation about sustainable practices and the environmental impact of modern consumption. The panel, moderated by Pierrette Yammine from Savoir Arabia, also featured Carla Matos, Muhammad Shareef, Taibe Palacios, and representatives from eco-conscious brands such as Cloudset and BestKeptShared.

Marita Setas Ferro’s participation underscored her long-standing commitment to sustainability and her innovative approach to ethical fashion and artistic expression. Throughout her career, she has been recognized across Europe for creating unique pieces using recycled materials and responsible production methods.

In addition to the panel, the event included hands-on activities such as a fashion pop-up, sustainable styling workshops, and an art exhibition showcasing works made from repurposed materials.

The event aimed to raise awareness about conscious consumer choices, promote circular economy models like clothing rental and resale, and emphasize the importance of education in driving ecological change in the arts and fashion industries.