Robert Matthews, Reserved Space (PEOPLE 2026)

A fleeting moment unfolds within the confined space of a train carriage, where motion and stillness coexist. Blurred figures pass through the frame, their anonymity emphasising the transient rhythm of urban life, while a seated passenger remains absorbed in their own world. At the centre, the clearly marked accessible space stands both present and unoccupied, its symbolic weight contrasting with the constant flow around it. The image reflects on movement, presence, and the subtle tensions of shared public space.

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