An exhibition documenting relations between the UAE and Britain during the 1960s and early 1970s
«Pictures in Dialogue» .. Scenes from decisive moments hosted by the Etihad Museum
A rare photo of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum will decorate the exhibition.
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The exhibition will take its visitors on a tour, introducing them to the photo-making and collection process before the digital age.
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The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) will launch, the day after tomorrow, at the Etihad Museum, the exhibition "Pictures in Dialogue", a joint exhibition organized by the Authority in cooperation with the National Painting Gallery in London, with the support of the British Council.
"Pictures in Dialogue" displays a group of photographs that highlight historical milestones that the United Arab Emirates passed through, from the ninth of September to the 25th of next March.
The exhibition is a platform that reviews the diplomatic relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom during the sixties and early seventies, that is, the period before the establishment of the UAE federation in 1971.
"Dubai Culture" stated, in a statement, that the exhibition reflects the strength of the mutual relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom, as it will celebrate a group of photographs presented by the National Portrait Gallery in London, in addition to a group of pictures contained in the rich archive of the UAE, the most prominent of which is a photo Of Queen Elizabeth II, taken by Cecil Beaton in 1968, and a rare series of pictures of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, may God rest his soul, taken by Rex Coleman at Baron Studios in London in 1961, in addition to many photographs that documented key moments in the period that It preceded the formation of the Emirates.
The exhibition highlights the importance of the historical relations between the UAE and the United Kingdom, and tells a group of historical stories of the most prominent leaders and officials in the two countries, who worked together to develop plans to end the official presence of the United Kingdom in the region and the beginning of a bright era for the United Arab Emirates.
Among the most prominent pictures of the British political residents in the Gulf are Bernard Burroughs and Geoffrey Arthur, who oversaw the withdrawal of the British presence and the signing of a treaty that declared that relations between the two countries "will be governed by a spirit of close friendship."
The exhibition will also take its visitors on a tour to familiarize them with the process of making and collecting photographs before the digital age, and the importance of these shots in preserving history and monitoring the most prominent national situations and stories, highlighting the work of some of the most famous photographers of the twentieth century, such as Cecil Beaton, Joseph Karsh, and Eve Arnold.
The initiative reflects Dubai Culture's belief in the importance of this type of exhibitions and its role in enriching the thinking and culture of the public, raising the awareness of generations of the most important achievements of the state represented in the union, deepening their sense of belonging to the country, as well as enhancing the value of exploring history and its importance in the launch towards the future.
Rich experiences
Dubai Culture announced that the exhibition is part of its initiatives to enhance Dubai's position as a global center of culture, by activating cooperation at the international level to provide rich experiences that draw inspiration from Dubai's cultural assets and contribute to placing it on the global cultural map, as well as its harmony with its efforts to achieve Achieving one of the sectoral priorities for its updated strategic roadmap, which is to make culture everywhere and for everyone.
The exhibition highlights the work of some of the most famous photographers of the twentieth century, such as Cecil Beaton, Joseph Karsh and Eve Arnold.
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This September, the exhibition will start until March 25th.
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