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Bio

Lúa Ribeira was born in As Pontes, in northern Spain, in 1986. Stemming from her own heritage as a Galician, her work deals with dynamics of oppression and the mechanisms of exclusion implied by dominant culture. Her practice is characterized by its collaborative nature, extensive research and an immersive approach to her subject matter. She is interested in using the photographic medium as a means to create encounters that establish relationships and question structural separations between people and communities.

Ribeira has received several honors, including the Firecracker Grant for Women in Photography and the Jerwood/Photoworks Award, and has been nominated for the Foam Paul Huf Award and Prix Pictet 2019. Her work has been featured in Firecrackers: Female Photographers Now (published by Thames & Hudson, 2017) as well as Raw View magazine’s “Women looking at Women” (2016). Her work has been exhibited internationally, in both solo and group shows, at Beijing Photo Biennial, Tabacalera (Madrid), Fundación Luis Seoane (A Coruña) and the International Center of Photography (New York).

Ribeira became a full member of Magnum Photos in 2023. She is based in Bristol, UK.

Mentorship

Lúa Ribeira is a dedicated mentor who seeks to work with individuals who are deeply committed to their vision, willing to take risks, and question everything. “For me, teaching is about creating an open space to share and dream loud – to be inspired by each other and challenge each other’s ideas, views, and pictures too,” Ribeira explains.

Under her mentorship, participants are guided to delve deeply into their subjects, fostering a learning environment where comprehensive research and a willingness to challenge norms are paramount. “The learning process, if successful, is always transformative for all the parts involved and I think it has to do with passion and hard work.”

Ribeira’s interests are as diverse as her subjects: “I am interested in nuns, thieves, and gardens. In the rotting body, witchcraft, hotel receptions, and heaven’s gates. Phantoms, funeral directors, and gravity.” This holistic and inclusive approach not only enhances technical skills but also encourages extensive research and critical questioning, mirroring the principles that define her own photographic practice.



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The mentorship with Lua Ribeira can be in English or Spanish.
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