Love photography? Well, then this is definitely for you! Budding photography enthusiasts and professionals in the UAE now have an opportunity to highlight their creativity, develop their talents and hone their skills. Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched a photography competition and all emerging photographers are invited to take part. Here are the deets!
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in cooperation with Nikon Middle East, a world leader in optics and imaging, and under the support of the Sikka Platform, has launched a photography competition, under the theme ‘Shades of Dubai’. The competition provides a platform for emerging photography enthusiasts and professionals in the UAE to show off their photography skills.
Dr Saeed Mubarak bin Kharbash, CEO of the Arts & Literature Sector at Dubai Culture, said: “By launching this competition in partnership with Nikon, we aspire to discover, nurture, and support talents in the photographic arts in order to achieve future excellence and leadership in this field locally, regionally and globally, helping us cement Dubai’s position as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent as well as the global capital of the creative economy.”
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who can participate in ‘Shades of Dubai’?
The competition is open to all emerging photographers and those interested in the art of photography. Participants aged 15 or above can sign up for the competition and submit photographs they have previously taken with their cameras for a chance to participate in the competition.
The competition fits the framework of Dubai Culture’s efforts aimed at cementing Dubai’s position as a vibrant cultural and tourist destination. Participating artists will have the opportunity to display their photos in the ‘Shades of Dubai’ exhibition held by the well-known Indian photographer, Dr. Mukesh Batra, founder of Dr Batra’s group of companies. The exhibition is scheduled to be organised in summer 2023 at Al Safa Art and Design Library to showcase a set of photographs that Dr Batra took during his exploratory trips in the UAE.
A specialised jury comprising a representative of Dubai Culture, a representative of Nikon and Indian photographer Dr Mukesh Batra will then select a number of photographers to employ their artistic visions in documenting Dubai’s beauty through the camera lens, and providing inspiring shots that highlight its cityscapes and attractive cultural landmarks. Nikon will loan selected artists professional cameras and tripods for the competition.
So, sign up quickly!
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