Sharjah24: Among the many unique achievements of the ongoing fifth edition of the world renowned Xposure International Photography Festival, Gallery X will occupy pride of place for not only Sharjah, but the entire UAE.

To be housed at the iconic Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Gallery X will be a new permanent gallery in Sharjah, hosting a collection of the works of world-renowned photographers who have previously participated in the Xposure International Photography Festival. The initiative was launched at Xposure 2021 that concludes today (Saturday).

Gallery X emerged from a wish to offer tribute to the remarkable work that has been put in collectively by generations of photographers, which have enabled the world to put a face to breaking news, nature’s beauty and its wrath, people and their emotions, arts and life, architecture, science and medicine, music, literature – just about everything that make up our visual memories.

Award-winning images and workshops

The first-of-its-kind gallery in the UAE dedicated to the medium, Gallery X pays homage to the development of the art of visual storytelling through the ages. The gallery curation which will feature a new exhibition every month, will include stunning images captured by talented photographers who have received awards or been nominated at past editions of the prestigious Xposure International Photography Awards.

Gallery X is poised to become a new cultural and educational hotspot in the region, and aims to attract residents, international creatives, emerging talents and local youth by offering long-term exhibitions, academic programmes and workshops. 

The initiative will provide a great new opportunity for all those interested in the art of photography to come together, learn, share and celebrate the gift of image making.

Unique merchandising line

Gallery X will also launch an exclusive line of merchandise sporting the Xposure brand which will include T-shirts, hoodies, caps, mugs, among other items

These items were launched at the Gallery X stall at the ongoing festival at Expo Centre Sharjah and are available for purchase.