UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment Mariam Almheiri to address Conservation Summit at Xposure 2022

Sharjah,07 February 2022

HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, will address a distinguished gathering of conservationists, biologists, ocean explorers, researchers, and photographers during the opening ceremony of the Xposure International Photography Festival’s first-ever Conservation Summit on Thursday, February 10.

Xposure 2022 hosts first Conservation Summit to spark positive change through photography

Brian Skerry, David Doubilet, Jennifer Hayes, Darryl Owen, Jeffrey Garriock, and Laurent Ballesta, will have individual presentations on February 10
 

Xposure 2022 hosts 70 photographers to lead 28 discussions, 25 workshops and 45 exhibitions; launches ocean conservation summit

Sixth edition of Xposure International Photography Festival, organised by Sharjah Government Media Bureau, runs from February 9-15 at Expo Centre Sharjah

• More than 1600 stories shared by acclaimed photographers in 45 solo and group exhibitions
• 14 focus groups and 24 professional portfolio reviews
• The 2022 edition extended to seven days 
• Around 15,000 entries from 126 countries for annual award; 58% growth in number of submissions over five-year period
• Winners of Xposure Awards to be announced on February 14
• Winners of Independent & Freelance Photojournalist Award to be announced on February 10; USD 15,000 for first-place winner

World’s biggest names in photography to engage with audiences at Xposure 2022

Diverse programming agenda from February 9 – 15 to include exhibitions, workshops, inspirational talks, and special events

Sharjah, 05 January 2022

The sixth edition of Xposure International Photography Festival, a premier global event dedicated to celebrating the art of photography, will host 57 of the world’s leading photographers who will showcase their unique works that demonstrate the breadth of contemporary image-making and storytelling and reflects their exceptional experiences and adventures.