From March 16th to 19th, Dubai Photo Exhibition presents a diverse range of photographic masterpieces, highlighting a global perspective on photography through works from 23 countries around the world. Event brings together more than 700 museum-quality artworks by 129 photographers, including very early photographic experiments by pioneer Hippolyte Bayard, iconic images from 20th century masters like Bill Brandt and Dorothea Lange, and creative contemporary artworks by emerging and established photographers from around the world.
“Dubai Photo Exhibition covers an exceptionally wide scope and features some of the world’s most renowned artistic photographers,” says His Excellency Ali Bin Thalith, Secretary General of HIPA. “Through these artworks, visitors will witness an evolution of photography from its earliest beginnings to the sophisticated art form it has become today. By presenting these acclaimed and iconic images for the first time together in one location, Dubai Photo Exhibition affirms HIPA’s commitment to developing Dubai as a hub for photography, with the aim of stimulating interest in the art form and nurturing and inspiring the dynamic emerging regional photography scene.”
“From the first known photographed self-portrait ever taken, to works by the grand masters of the 20th century, to contemporary artists whose work is defining a new genre of artistic expression, Dubai Photo Exhibition will capture a global portrait of the changing face of photography,” says Zelda Cheatle, Head Curator. “Each country’s exhibit will maintain a distinctive identity that encapsulates the essence of its photographic tradition through the inspired selections of our renowned curators.”
The artworks were selected by 18 curators representing 23 countries, led by Head Curator Zelda Cheatle.
Countries and Curator Names:
Australia – Alasdair Foster
Belgium and Holland – Els Barents
Brazil – Iatã Cannabrava
China – Huang Yihuang
Morocco – Hicham Khalidi
Egypt – Ayman Lotfy Mahmoud
France – Fannie Escoulen
Germany – Frank Wagner
Hungary and Czech Republic – Kincses Károly
India – Devika Singh
Japan – Mariko Takeuchi
Korea – Sunhee KIM
Mexico – Magnolia de la Garza
South Africa – Federica Angelucci
Spain and Portugal – Dr. Jorge Calado
UAE – Jassim Al Awadhi
UK and Ireland – Martin Barnes
USA and Canada – Natasha Egan
Dubai Photo Exhibition has been created by HIPA to promote Dubai as a cultural hub, cultivate artistic appreciation for photography, foster dialogue on the medium locally and internationally, and to nurture photographic excellence through education.
FESTIVAL
Dubai Photo Exhibition
18 curators bringing together works from 23 countries
From March 16th to 19th, 2016
Dubai Design District
Ras Al Khor Road
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
http://www.hipa.ae
http://www.worldphoto.org
http://www.dubaidesigndistrict.ae
