Xposure 2025: Global Visual Arts Celebration in Sharjah from Feb 20-26

Photo : Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

Xposure 2025, a big photography and art event, is coming back to Sharjah, UAE, for its 9th year. This time, the event is going to be held in a brand-new location in Aljada, Sharjah. The place is huge, covering 49,000 square meters, and has modern galleries, interactive art displays, and theaters to make the experience even better for the visitors.

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From February 20-26, 2025, the festival will have over 349 events and 84 hours of fun and learning. There will be 98 different exhibitions showing more than 3,100 pictures and art from famous photographers, filmmakers, and artists from all over the world. The art will cover different topics like nature, the environment, human feelings, culture, and more.

Besides the exhibitions, the event will also have 72 special workshops led by experts, where people can learn new skills. There will be 50 talks and discussions that will inspire and teach everyone who attends. The event will also have special programs like Adobe Labs, where visitors can get tips and advice from professional photographers and artists.

A very important part of the event is the Xposure International Awards. This award celebrates the best work in different areas, such as architectural photography, wildlife, portraits, night photography, and more. The winner will get a big prize of $60,000. There is also a special award for photojournalists who capture real moments of life, with a $15,000 prize. The Xposure International Film Awards will also be held, honoring the best short films, documentaries, and animations.

Another exciting part of the festival is the Global Focus Project Nomination Programme. This program will honor one male and one female photographer from each continent for their amazing work.

Xposure 2025 will also have a film program with over 58 movie screenings. There will be live talks and demonstrations by top photographers. There will even be a special Conservation Summit to talk about how we can take better care of the planet.

The and Arada, a development company, are working together to make this event happen. The new location, Aljada, is the perfect place for the event because it will help make the experience more exciting for everyone who attends.

Xposure 2025 will be the biggest and best one yet, offering something for everyone, whether they are a professional photographer or someone just interested in photography. It is a great chance to learn new things, meet new people, and see amazing art. Sharjah is becoming known as a top place for art and culture, and this festival shows how much it values creativity and learning.