Artist Talk + Book Launch

As part of the exhibition Close Enough, Lúa Ribeira presents her latest book Agony in the Garden. In her second monograph, the series was created in the outskirts of Spanish cities in close collaboration with young people from contemporary counter-cultures. Ribeira’s images reflect the alienation, uncertainty, and contradictions of the present moment, set within landscapes that feel both current and timeless. Her protagonists appear as figures of a global, hybrid reality, shaped by digital aesthetics, material excess, and a pervasive sense of crisis—yet also driven by energy, connection, and desire for meaning. The artist will be present to discuss the development of the project and the making of the book.

Lúa Ribeira (b. 1986 in Galicia, Spain) graduated in Documentary Photography from the University of South Wales in 2016. Her practice is collaborative and immersive, with a focus on transformative experiences with her subjects. Her work has won several awards, including the Firecracker Grant for Women in Photography and the Jerwood/Photoworks Award. Ribeira’s work has been exhibited internationally in solo and group exhibitions.