Ricardo Reis is a Portuguese photographer currently based in Lisbon. When Ricardo creates a photographic image, he strives to engage in a dialogue to make the viewer feel something, even if it’s a negative reaction.

Understanding the value of an honest reaction as more potent than an indifferent one, Ricardo hopes to convey an inner conversation—an ambience, a vibe— to create curiosity in the viewer for the lives and moments depicted in his images.

Ricardo prefers to shoot with black and white 35mm film, because of it's honest, raw and direct depictions.

Bankside Hotel x Contemporary Collective are thrilled to welcome back artist Luke M Walker to the Art Yard Studio, for his second residency in the space. Celebrating the four-year anniversary of the hotel’s first ever residency featuring Luke, he will return to the studio from 30th January - 2nd April 2023 to focus on the changing landscape of London and the Thames.

Read the press release here