Animália - Nature Photography

"Animália" presents a set of photographs by José Ribeiro resulting from about two decades of dedication to observing the natural world. The exhibition brings together images captured in different landscapes of Portugal and Spain and proposes a visual journey through the diversity of wildlife, revealing rare moments of wild life that often go unnoticed in everyday life.

The work on display arises from a practice grounded in time, attention, and a progressive knowledge of species' behaviors. By combining aesthetic, documentary, and emotional dimensions, the exhibition invites contemplation and discovery of the living world, while at the same time suggesting a reflection on the relationship between human beings and natural ecosystems, underlining the importance of preserving biodiversity and natural heritage.