Sharjah: Presenting countless moments in time captured through the lens of a camera, Xposure International Festival 2025 returns for its 9th edition, transforming Aljada, Sharjah, into the epicentre of visual storytelling from 20-26 February 2025.
According to Emirates News Agency, this year's edition, presented by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), will offer an unparalleled exploration through a diverse range of curated exhibitions and photographic works across 10 genres, with a combined worth exceeding AED12 million.
Xposure 2025 will provide art lovers, collectors, and investors an exclusive opportunity to take home a piece of this extraordinary festival, showcasing an impressive collection of fine photographic prints available for purchase. Ranging from AED3,100 up to AED890,000, this collection will cater to all walks of life, from first-time buyers to seasoned collectors and serious art investors.
The festival will present a range of photography genres, from Documentary and Photojournalism to awe-inspiring Fine Art and Creative Expression. Nature and Wildlife enthusiasts can explore breathtaking images capturing rare landscapes and endangered species, while Travel and Adventure Photography will transport audiences across the globe through the visual medium of photography.
In addition to stunning Portraiture and Cultural Photography, the festival will spotlight Urban and Street Life Photography that captures the vibrancy of cityscapes. Fans of action-packed Sports and Action photography and evocative Night and Low-Light Photography will find compelling and visually striking works on display.
Among the most distinguished names exhibiting at Xposure 2025, Sebastian Copeland, an award-winning photographer and environmental activist, presents 'The Vanishing,' a compelling look at climate change, with one of his most famous prints available for nearly AED900,000. S¸ren Solk¦r will showcase 'Black Sun,' with prints priced around AED550,000, while Andrea Belluso explores sustainability in 'Arts for Future,' with prints available for AED627,100.
Xposure 2025 ensures that anyone with an appreciation for photography can own a unique, high-value artwork that will also be framed by experts on site. These prints not only serve as personal collectibles but also as lucrative investments in the art world.
Beyond its vast array of solo exhibitions, the festival will feature renowned group showcases, including winners of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest, 'The Road to Xposure' by the Union of Arab Photographers, and 'Sharjah Women' by Sharjah Women's Sports. The event will also honour excellence through exhibitions featuring entrants for the Global Focus Project (GFP) and the Independent Freelance Photojournalist Award (IFPA), spotlighting the best in contemporary and news-making photography.
