The Founding Parents exhibition, hosted by the Union Museum in Dubai until the end of this year, offers a rich experience with information and memories to identify important periods in the history of the United Arab Emirates, and many of the influential positions and events that the photographer Ramesh Shukla immortalized with his lens, to remain a treasure for future generations.
Out of its keenness to spread cultural awareness among the various segments of society, towards the pivotal and significant role played by the founding fathers in the founding of the UAE, up to the declaration of the Union on December 2, 1971, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) invited everyone to visit The exhibition “Founding Parents” by Ramesh Shukla, who immortalized the most important historical events and events through his works.
Notarized for the most important events
The exhibition includes a collection of images that have never been seen before, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, God bless them.
The exhibition, which is held in cooperation with Motivet Agency, can get detailed information about the historical photographic journey of the photographer Ramesh Shukla, to be a witness and documentary of the most important events that the state went through in the early years of its founding.
A global city
“This important art exhibition is a celebration of the story and history of the UAE through the lens of an artist who has contributed to documenting important milestones from the UAE's march towards renaissance and progress,” said Abdullah Al Falasi, director of the Union Museum.
He stressed that «the exhibition reflects our focus at (Dubai Culture) to strengthen the emirate's status as a global city, and contribute to shaping the features of the cultural and art scene in the region and the world. The unveiling of this rare collection of images is an inspiration and an incentive to give and promote belonging, to support the themes of the UAE Vision 2021 ”.
He continued: `` The exhibition contributes to the promotion of Dubai as a creative and sustainable global city of culture, heritage, arts and literature, and employ these sectors to achieve happiness for our society, through the prospect of the future, and the establishment of partnerships with institutions and individuals, and the development of innovative projects and innovative initiatives to attract local and global audience. ''
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The name of photographer Ramesh has been associated with footage that has become a reference for important periods in the UAE march. He was able to document and immortalize a wonderful collection of historical moments, the most important of which is the official image of the founding of the state and the icon of the slogan «Spirit of the Union», which he is very proud to immortalize his name.
The photographer has already published several books on the history of the state, and organized several photo exhibitions, most notably at the Union Museum in Dubai, in addition to displaying his pictures in Dubai Metro stations.
Interactive experience
Visitors to the exhibition have the opportunity to enjoy an interactive presentation experience, and follow a detailed explanation of traditional photography skills, and the stages and processes involved in obtaining the final images.
Abdullah Al Falasi:
• «Reveal this rare collection of images, inspiration and incentive to give and promote belonging».