I am a exhibition designer with a strong background in contemporary art, architecture-inspired design, and museum practice. My work spans major exhibitions and collaborations across MAH Geneva, Calouste Gulbenkian, and galleries, where I oversee concept, design, installation, and operations. I hold a Master in Spacial Design from HEAD Geneva and a Master in Art History , and I’ve built a transnational education path across Lisbon, Geneva, Rome, and Lisbon again. I’m fluent in Portuguese and French and comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful cultural experiences.

Rita Reis Colaco

I am a exhibition designer with a strong background in contemporary art, architecture-inspired design, and museum practice. My work spans major exhibitions and collaborations across MAH Geneva, Calouste Gulbenkian, and galleries, where I oversee concept, design, installation, and operations. I hold a Master in Spacial Design from HEAD Geneva and a Master in Art History , and I’ve built a transnational education path across Lisbon, Geneva, Rome, and Lisbon again. I’m fluent in Portuguese and French and comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful cultural experiences.

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I am a exhibition designer with a strong background in contemporary art, architecture-inspired design, and museum practice. My work spans major exhibitions and collaborations across MAH Geneva, Calouste Gulbenkian, and galleries, where I oversee concept, design, installation, and operations.

I hold a Master in Spacial Design from HEAD Geneva and a Master in Art History , and I’ve built a transnational education path across Lisbon, Geneva, Rome, and Lisbon again. I’m fluent in Portuguese and French and comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver meaningful cultural experiences.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Production Manager and Scenographer at Museum of Art History Geneva (MAH)
September 1, 2022 - Present
Production manager and scenographer for temporary exhibitions, coordinating concept, design, construction, and installation. Projects included La Genevoise (carte blanche to Carol Bove), L’Image Revenante (Musée Rath, Fondation La Caixa), and Ella Maillart, Pauline Julier and Anne-Julie Raccoursier.
Scenographer and Graphic Designer at Win World, Lisbon
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018
Scenographer and graphic designer for campaigns and events, creating visual identities and on-site graphics.
Production and Support at Modus Galerie, Paris
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
Production and support for exhibitions; collaboration across design, curation, and installation teams.
Temporary Exhibitions Assistant at EXPERIMENTA DESIGN LISBON
October 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Temporary exhibitions assistant; contributed to concept development, installation, and educational programs.

Education

Master of Arts in Design at Geneva University of Art and Design (HES-SO Genève)
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
Master's degree in Art History with a major in Contemporary Art at Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas, NOVA University Lisbon
September 1, 2021 - March 31, 2026
Postgraduate in Art Curating with a major in Contemporary Art at FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND HUMANITIES AT NOVA UNIVERSITY LISBON
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Erasmus Programme at SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME
September 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Bachelor in Product Design at School of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon
September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2013
Exchange Student Program at South Haven High School
August 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
French Schooling (Lycée Français Charles Lepierre) at Lycée Français Charles Lepierre
September 1, 1995 - June 30, 2007

Qualifications

Erasmus Programme
September 1, 2012 - February 28, 2013
Postgraduate in Art Curating
September 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other