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 London-based photographer Samuel Ryde to the Art Yard Studio as their Spring Artist in Residence. In the studio from the start of April to mid June, Samuel will begin a brand new series. ‘The Fifteen Minute Series’ to directly reflect the area the Bankside Hotel is located in. In addition to creating new works, throughout his residency Samuel will explore and exhibit ongoing projects in fresh hangs, bringing a new energy and content to the studio.

Read the press release here