DUBAI -- The Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
International Photography Award, HIPA, has announced that the Dubai Photo
Exhibition in 2016, its inaugural year, will present a global perspective on
photography from 16th to 19th of March, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai.
The Dubai Photo Exhibition is set to
provide a distinctive platform for photography to stand on its own as an art
form. For the inaugural edition in 2016, it will present a showcase of museum
quality international artworks, which will be held in the Dubai Design
District, d3, and supported by the World Photography Organization, WPO. The
exhibition will be supported by a series of public lectures and workshops and a
thought-provoking symposium led by the international curators.
Ali Bin Thalith, Secretary-General of
HIPA, said, "Since launching in 2011, driven by the vision of H.H. Sheikh
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, HIPA has
aimed to shine a light on artistic photography in the UAE. In March 2016, Dubai
Photo Exhibition will bring this goal to life, transforming Dubai into an
exceptional "visual museum" which will display artworks by some of
the world’s most celebrated photographers, both contemporary and classic. In
addition, the public programme running alongside the showcase will help Dubai
Photo Exhibition make its mark on the international arts calendar and support
Dubai’s vision of becoming a global centre of photography discourse."
Scott Gray, Founder and CEO of the
World Photography Organisation, commented, "We are delighted to be able to
work on a project that brings together some of the most remarkable work over
the last century. An exhibition with this global reach and of this magnitude is
unique and an important statement for photography, not just in the exhibition
itself, but also by bringing some of the most respected curators from around
the world together under one roof."
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, COO of Dubai
Design District, said, "We are extremely proud to be hosting the inaugural
Dubai Photo Exhibition at d3, which cements Dubai’s position as an
international leader for world photography whilst drawing attention to the
growing pool of talent within the UAE. At d3, we’re committed to building a
community dedicated to supporting creative talents from both the region and
across the world and, as such, honoured that Dubai Photo Exhibition will be
taking place here."
Dubai Photo Exhibition will bring
together artworks from 23 countries, selected by 18 curators, and will
celebrate the harmony and diversity of global photography on an unprecedented
scale. Guided by the curatorial vision of Head Curator Zelda Cheatle and other
world-renowned curators, including Natasha Egan (USA and Canada) and Devika
Singh (India), visitors will experience the evolution of photography through a
selection of artworks from the 20th and 21st century.
The full list of photographers whose
work will be featured in Dubai Photo Exhibition will be announced soon.
The exhibition will be presented in a
purpose-built ‘temporary museum’ in Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai’s centre
for art and design industries. The design of the exhibition space will be
revealed in February.
Dubai Photo Exhibition will be created
by HIPA to promote Dubai as a cultural hub, to cultivate artistic appreciation
for photography, to foster dialogue locally and internationally, and to nurture
photographic excellence through education. Prior to the opening of Dubai Photo
Exhibition, HIPA will host its 5th Season Awards Ceremony,
"Happiness", on March 14th.
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