Cátia Alpedrinha is a Portuguese photographer and visual artist based in Lisbon. She has been working in the field of photography since the early 2000s, and her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications around the world.
Alpedrinha's work focuses on themes of identity, memory, and place. She often uses her own family history as a source of inspiration for her photographs, exploring the relationship between personal experience and collective memory. Her images are characterized by a strong sense of nostalgia, as well as an intimate connection to the places she photographs.
Alpedrinha has exhibited her work in galleries and museums across Europe, including at the Centro Cultural de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal; the Centre Culturel Calouste Gulbenkian in Paris; and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona. Her photographs have also been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, Vogue Portugal, and National Geographic.
In addition to her photographic practice, Alpedrinha is also an educator who teaches workshops on photography and visual storytelling. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others and inspiring them to explore their own creative potential.