The International Photography Festival, known as “Exposure,” has successfully concluded its tenth edition. Over the span of seven days, this vibrant festival celebrated the artistry of photographers from around the globe, showcasing unique moments and the beauty captured in images from various parts of the world. This year marked a significant milestone as the festival introduced the Heritage Awards, specifically designed for the exhibitions featured in this tenth edition, aiming to highlight works that narrate artistic visual stories contributing to knowledge preservation through time.
Heritage Awards at Exposure
The selection of winners for the Heritage Awards was based not only on audience engagement with the exhibitions but also on expert evaluations of the quality of the works, categorized into three main sections. In an exclusive statement, photographers Giles Clark, Dmitry Ershler, and Greg Lecoeur expressed their joy at the festival’s success and the recognition their projects received.
Noor Ali Rashid Award for Documentary Vision Heritage
Giles Clark shared his immense pride in winning the “Noor Ali Rashid Award for Documentary Vision Heritage,” which honors a decade of his work documenting conflict zones and the human stories intertwined with them.
Salih Al-Astash Award for Creative Photography
Dmitry Ershler presented his long-term project “Russia at Dusk,” a labor of love that spanned seven years. His remarkable work earned him the “Salih Al-Astash Award for Creative Photography” at the Exposure festival, and he expressed his happiness in sharing his stunning artistic creations with the audience in Sharjah.
Beea Award for Environmental Photography and Conservation
Greg Lecoeur was awarded the “Beea Award for Environmental Photography and Conservation” for his work titled “Sea Full of Life.” He conveyed his enthusiasm for participating in the festival, where he had the opportunity to connect with a distinguished group of international photographers.
Celebrating Global Visual Storytelling
As the tenth edition comes to a close, “Exposure” continues to celebrate global visual storytelling and the creators who document life stories, preserving them for future generations.