Queendom Rising is a new photography exhibition by Bristol-based photographer George Netana celebrating women from Bristol’s diverse diaspora communities.

This portrait series is inspired by the artist’s lived experience as a mother of Māori daughters growing up in diaspora, and explores how identity, belonging, and cultural memory are formed and sustained across generations and geographies. She has worked to bring individual voices into the frame while weaving together a shared story of resilience and connection.

At its heart, the project recognises the contributions of women, often the quiet architects of their communities, whose acts of care, leadership and creativity – however large or small – continue to shape and enrich Bristol’s cultural landscape.

Presented at Tobacco Factory in the Café Bar (7 April – 10 May 2026)

Accessibility Information:

• Ramped access: There is ramped access from both the front of the building and the rear yard.
• Disabled toilets: Accessible toilets are available on all floors of the building.
• Theatres: The adjoining theatre building is also accessible via a ramp and a lift.
• Parking: On-street blue badge parking is available nearby, and marked parking bays are clearly signed. However, parking can be difficult on match days near Ashton Gate stadium.
• Bus: The bus number 24 stops outside the Tobacco Factory.