5 main dimensions of the International Festival of Photography
Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi: “Xposure” is part of the aesthetic memory of the Emirati society
"Xposure" will witness the participation of some of the world's best photographers.
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Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, confirmed that the public this year is on a date with an exceptional session of the International Photography Festival "Xposure", where an elite of the world's best photographers who have trusted with their lenses will witness events and scenes bearing various stories and messages that strengthen the relationship between The local and global public, and restores the values of common interest between peoples and rallying around issues of concern to all of humanity after a full year of measures that reduced the possibilities of travel, discovery and interaction.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi explained that "Xposure" is not just an annual occasion to display pictures and introduce photographic techniques, but rather has become part of the aesthetic memory of the Emirati society, and it has five main dimensions that make it a basic tributary of the Sharjah civilization project.
Integrated project
The Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council said: “The Emirate of Sharjah works under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in accordance with the principle of complementarity between institutions and bodies and the programs and activities they create.
Every project related to the other, nourishes and solidifies its achievements, and all activities must be in the category of aspirations and needs of society ».
Collective awareness
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi continued: “The social developmental dimension stems from the fact that photography or reading the image and savoring its meanings and connotations is not an elite art limited to a social group that possesses a single culture, but rather has a general popular character, and represents a common language among all social groups at various levels of thought. This feature makes him an essential contributor to building collective awareness and common conscience, as well as polarizing society around the main issues that constitute the titles of a certain historical stage.
A human dimension
He added: “Perhaps the most important features of the human dimension of the image is that it is an influential global story that does not need language or translators, and it does not require lengthy readings in and of itself that lacks evidence for what is contained in it. It is geographically far from its environment, so it becomes emotional close to it. ”
He continued: “There is a lot of concern to the world, such as climate sustainability, protection of nature, wildlife and water, refugee issues, poverty and conflicts, in addition to the continuous exploration of the cultures and customs of unknown peoples, and people with ordinary interests, i.e. non-specialists, are preoccupied with their daily affairs and forget that there are widespread issues and stories. "All over the earth, their lives and destinies are affected, and they need their emotional sympathy at least. Here comes the role of the photographers."
An educational dimension
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi said: “Xposure carries an educational message for every person, regardless of his field of interest or work, which says that reaching the goal depends on continuous work, perseverance and very sincerity, in addition to constant work on self-development and tools, and it also says that success is equivalent to the space of action. And the movement, whether it is an internal act such as thinking, contemplation and developing concepts, or a physical act such as travel, research and pursuit of the target ».
And the Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council continued: “The most influential images in the history of the exhibition are those that documented unknown and distant places and scenes, or that required effort, effort and patience waiting for the right moment to be captured, or whose owner risked his security, life and health in order to obtain it.”
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi discussed the shining points provided by Xposure on the tools and techniques of modern photography, noting that the rapid developments in this type of art are taking place.
An ethical dimension
The Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council addressed the consequences of the spread of photography practices or what he called collective global art, and explained that the image may be a tool of building and education and may be a tool of demolition and ignorance, and said: “We focus in (Xposure) on the moral dimension of the image, and we confirm in every session that The photographer has a sublime mission, his mission is to strengthen the relationship between the individual, nature, creatures, peoples and other cultures.
He continued, "Every picture, no matter how simple, is part of the big picture that is formed about the nation and society in front of global public opinion, because it accurately reflects the prevailing culture and daily practices, and it forms a tool for measuring public taste and collective interests."
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