I'm Emil Lombardo, an Argentinian photographer now based in London, with my projects reaching out to places like Paris and Buenos Aires. Initially starting as a self-taught artist, I dedicated years to refining my skills and deepening my understanding of photography before deciding to take it to the next level with a Photography MA at the Royal College of Art, from which I graduated in 2021.
My work predominantly focuses on social issues that underscore the intricacies of the human condition. Through my lens, I aim to illuminate the complexities and interconnections within society, touching on critical themes like body politics, visibility, and the myriad intersections of identity—gender, sexuality, immigration, race, and socio-economic status.
More recently, I've begun to pivot towards photojournalism, driven by a desire to apply my narrative skills to current events and pressing issues. I'm eager to expand the reach of my work, hoping to capture and engage a wider audience with stories that matter.

For collaborations and enquiries follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn or Email me

SELECTED SHOWS
Solo
Sep 2021 / “An Unending Sunday morning” / Safehouse 1 at Peckham 24, London, UK 
Sep 2020 / Political Existences , Newington Gallery, London, UK
Group
June 2022 / Queer Frontiers / Soho, London, UK
Feb 2022 / May You of a Better Future / Trafalgar Avenue Gallery, London, UK
Nov 2021 / Carte Blanche, Paris Photo / Gare du Nord, Paris, France
Nov 2021 / London Grads Now / Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
Nov 2021 / PHOTO IS:RAEL 2021 / Tel Aviv, Israel
Aug 2021 / Tomorrow 2021 / White Cube (online), London, UK
Jul 2021 / After The High Tide / Cromwell Place, London, UK
May 2019 / Offprint London, Tate Modern, London, UK

SELECTED AWARDS
Carte Blanche, Paris Photo, Tomorrow 2021, White Cube, Portrait of Britain 2021, Tokyo Foto Awards 2021

SELECTED PRESS/PUBLICATIONS
Gay Times, Another Magazine, BJoP, Revista Balam, Vogue Italy, Attitude Magazine

EDUCATION
2021 / MA Photography, Royal College of Art, London, UK
2018 / Photography Professional Practice and Academic Portfolio, CSM UAL, London, UK
2009 / MS in Computer Graphics - Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France

RESIDENCIES
2022 / SW Darkroom, London, UK
2021 / Silver Art Projects, (online), New York, USA
2020 / WeExist trans healthcare charity and The Koppel Project, London, UK
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