{"id":473733,"date":"2025-10-04T14:30:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T14:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/473733\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T14:30:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T14:30:13","slug":"new-photography-exhibition-opens-in-bristol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/473733\/","title":{"rendered":"new photography exhibition opens in Bristol"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Friday, the Queendom Rising photography exhibition opened in Bristol\u2019s city centre. It showcases the work of George Netana, a local resident of the city who has recently graduated from Falmouth University with an MA in photography. Her portrait series explores identity, belonging and the cultural memory of diaspora communities in Bristol.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Queendom Rising is located in Sparks Bristol, which labels itself as \u2018the department store with a difference\u2019 on its website. The store is an inclusive and vibrant space dedicated to fashion, food, nature, and creativity; the perfect spot to host an exhibition that honours multiculturalism.<\/p>\n

The images sit against a black backdrop in the heart of the store. They are grouped by colour, creating a powerful display that flows from red to yellow.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2018A series of portraits at the Queendom Rising exhibition\u2019 | Epigram \/ Kashvi Cox\u00a0<\/p>\n

The portraits specifically highlight the female experience, inspired by Netana\u2019s experience as a mother of M\u00e4ori daughters growing up in diaspora. These women are from a diverse range of cultures and countries: Argentina, Pakistan, Japan, Greece, and many more. The exhibit celebrates their contributions to the city of Bristol, their everyday acts of creativity and leadership.<\/p>\n

Each portrait is supported by a documentary fragment, detailing the life and work of these women. They illuminate the image, making clear the choice of objects or background.<\/p>\n

\"\"\u2018The exhibition is located in the Department of Creativity in Sparks Bristol\u2019 | Epigram \/ Kashvi Cox\u00a0<\/p>\n

One that stood out to me was Malena\u2019s portrait. She wears a loose floral garment with vibrant orange flowers that bloom out of the paper. Her expression is hard to read; she looks directly at the camera with a soft and steady gaze. She has learnt to think of her body as her home, \u2018a vessel of memory, experience, and resilience\u2019. This allows her to move through life with self-acceptance, no matter where she is.<\/p>\n

The Queendom Rising exhibition feels essential more now than ever. In our increasingly divided society, we need arts and culture to bring us together, to remind us of the other point of view. In the portraits you can feel these women urging you to understand, owning their heritage, and inviting you to celebrate what they bring to our city.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The exhibition is open until 7th October 2025.<\/p>\n

Featured Image: Epigram \/ Kashvi Cox<\/p>\n

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