Biography
Ana Almeida Pinto is a PhD candidate of the Doctoral Program in Fine Arts, Faculty of Art & Design at the University of Porto (FBAUP), and a research member at the Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture (ID+). A sculptor and visual artist, Pinto's practice approaches notions of territory as seen through its heritage and traditions. Since 2007, Pinto's work has been exhibited in multiple Portuguese art galleries and cultural spaces and her public work can be found in places such as Monção, Barcelos, Porto and Braga. Pinto's research is supported by Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT).