Carlos Noronha Feio (b. 1981) lives and works in Oeiras. Through his multidisciplinary practice, he explores themes such as identity, nationalism, and local and global cultures. His work challenges preconceived notions of belonging by incorporating historical, geographical, and political references, which he juxtaposes to create his own compositions.

Carlos Noronha Feio holds a PhD from the Royal College of Art in London. Selected exhibitions and projects include: Sharjah Biennial 17 (what remains sits restive), Sharjah (2027); (la sensualité d'une épine !), IRAGUI Gallery, Paris (2026); (heling !), Kunstfort, the Netherlands (2025–2026); Arborescências, Vieira da Silva–Arpad Szenes Museum, Lisbon (2026); Arkipélg, CNAD, Cape Verde (2024); Milk & Honey, 3+1 Arte Contemporânea, Lisbon (2024); (sunsight !)/(sunclipse !), Kunstverein am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Berlin (2022); A Matter of Trust, Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Moscow (2017); and Oikonomia: A Matter of Trust, MNAC – National Museum of Contemporary Art of Chiado, Lisbon (2015).

(la sensualité d'une épine !)

Carlos Noronha FeioIn (la sensualité d'une épine !), Noronha Feio turns to roses and pampas grass — both plants valued for their ornamental qualities in landscape design — and looks into how the pursuit of beauty is connected to appropriation and violence.

Carlos Noronha Feio
In (la sensualité d'une épine !), Noronha Feio turns to roses and pampas grass — both plants valued for their ornamental qualities in landscape design — and looks into how the pursuit of beauty is connected to appropriation and violence.