SHARJAH: The seventh Xposure International Photography Festival, set to take place in the UAE next month, has been billed as the biggest and best yet.
Organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the event will take place at the Expo Center Sharjah from Feb. 9 to 15 and will feature 74 world-renowned photographers and a display of 1,794 prints, reported the Emirates News Agency on Tuesday.
The agenda includes 68 solo and group exhibitions, 41 talks, 63 workshops and focus groups, 50 portfolio reviews, a conservation summit, a photo fair, an equipment trade show, book signings, and an awards ceremony.
Last year’s event saw a 125 percent increase in public attendance, making Xposure one of the most significant photography fairs in the world.
The festival is a premier destination for professionals and hobbyists alike, catering to various industries and offering a chance to learn, network, and be inspired.
Photography is used in many sectors including by architects, film directors, advertising executives, and artists, as well as being popular among amateurs and mobile phone users.
Attended by top international photographers and industry experts, the festival creates a community of art enthusiasts and professionals and provides opportunities for them to network and learn from one another.
Visitors will be invited to explore new worlds through the lenses of celebrated photographers and experience new perspectives.
Tariq Saeed Allay, director general of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, said: “At Xposure, we have an enduring belief in the power of photography to impact the lives of people and the world around us. We highlight the power and role of photography in forging connections and expanding perspectives.
“Over the years, Xposure has gained a formidable reputation as a comprehensive and global platform for photography and film experts to share their experiences, stimulate the viewers’ consciousness, and leave a lasting impression on their peers.”
He noted that the festival offered not only galleries and exhibitions, but education and inspiration in a celebration of creativity and visual storytelling.
“At Xposure, creativity is valued highly along with the unique stories photographers have to share. We strive to create a space where attendees can learn, be inspired, and be challenged by the exceptional visual storytelling of renowned artists.
“Our goal is to support the growth and development of talent in the region and to provide a platform for education, networking, and creativity,” he added.
This year’s festival will culminate in awards ceremonies recognizing the best in photography and film at the International Photography and Film Awards, and The Independent and Freelance Photojournalist Awards, which have received more than 17,000 submissions.
Xposure 2023 brings 74 of world’s best photographers together in Sharjah
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Xposure 2023 brings 74 of world’s best photographers together in Sharjah
- Organized by Sharjah Government Media Bureau festival will take place at Expo Center Sharjah Feb. 9-15
- Event will feature top international photographers, exhibition of 1,794 prints
Small dog sole survivor of Peru helicopter crash that killed 15
- Rescue workers found the caramel-colored dog among the twisted wreckage of the Mi-17 helicopter
- Local media reported that the dog appeared OK, but as a precaution was taken to a veterinary clinic
LIMA: The only survivor of a military helicopter crash in southern Peru that killed 15 people was a small dog belonging to a colonel who was among the passengers, an air force source told AFP Tuesday.
Rescue workers found the caramel-colored dog among the twisted wreckage of the Mi-17 helicopter that crashed Sunday. It was lying next to the body of its owner, Col. Javier Nole, 50, who was on board with his wife and two daughters.
“It’s Col. Nole’s pet; it’s the only survivor,” the source, who requested anonymity, told AFP.
Local media reported that the dog appeared OK, but as a precaution was taken to a veterinary clinic.
Seven children were among the 15 fatalities when the Russian-made aircraft crashed in the Arequipa region. The helicopter had been recently deployed in rescue operations for victims of floods there.
It had taken off from the city of Pisco, in the Ica region. Rescuers located the wreckage on Monday just over 300 kilometers (186 miles) away near Chala Viejo, a town close to the Pacific coast in Arequipa.
The air force has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
