Xposure will bring Sharjah back in focus
Four-day International Photography Festival will be held at Expo Centre from February 10
February 10 promises to be a red-letter day for the world of photography as Sharjah gears to stage the fifth edition of Xposure, the globally renowned International Photography Festival. The hugely popular event promises an exciting week for experts as well as amateurs and enthusiasts, as it brings together the best photographers from across the region and around the world, presenting their vision of the events and people who have impacted the world.
Hosted by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) at Expo Centre Sharjah from
February 10 to 13, Xposure 2021 will feature a gamut of activities including photography competitions, exhibitions, expert reviews, trade exhibitions, outdoor exhibitions and professional workshops and lectures by some of the biggest names in the field. It will offer enthusiasts
of the art a one-of-akind opportunity to learn and imbibe from experts the latest knowledge and techniques and the latest trends in international photography.
Speaking about the upcoming edition of Xposure, Tariq Saeed Allay, Director of SGMB, said: “After being postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic last year, Xposure is back again, bringing the works of the world’s best photographers to you in keeping with Sharjah’s tradition of striving to make our events and offerings more interesting year after year.
Essential part of lives
“Photography enthusiasts will have the unique opportunity to view the world through the eyes of these gifted practitioners of the art who have charted new paths in the domain.”
He added: “Thanks to technology becoming more accessible than ever, photography is now an essential part of most people’s lives, not practised only by a select few on their artistic pursuits. We are certain that Xposure 2021 will be rewarding for both photography professionals and the general enthusiast,” he added.