The UAE Through Abdullah Al Khan's Lens at Al Owais Cultural Foundation - photos

ArtDayME: In celebration of the UAE’s 52nd Union Day, a captivating photo exhibition, titled ‘The UAE Through a Photographer’s Lens’ by veteran Bahraini photographer Abdullah Al Khan, was unveiled at the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation on Tuesday, December 5. Mohammed Al Murr, Sulaiman Al Jassim, and Abdul Hamid Ahmed, along with photographer Abdullah Al Khan, engaged in viewing ‘The UAE Through a Photographer’s Lens’ exhibition with keen interest. The photo exhibition offers a visual journey into the country’s essence through the lens of the talented photographer, who extensively visited its cities and explored numerous regions since 1963, capturing the essence of people’s lives, public spaces, and a myriad of intricate details spanning roads, beaches, bridges, and more through his captivating compelling photography. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, in the presence of Dr. Sulaiman Mousa Al Jassim, Vice-Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Secretary General of the Foundation. Dr. Fatima Al Sayegh, Member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, several esteemed cultural and artistic figures and a discerning audience of art enthusiasts and others were also present. ‘The UAE Through a Photographer’s Lens’ exhibition offers a pictorial journey that encapsulates the essence and vibrancy of the UAE’s daily life and its rich cultural heritage through the lens of Abdullah Al Khan who documented life in the UAE’s diverse cities since 1963, wielding his camera and drawing from his extensive experience as a photographer for the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco). The exhibition features over 135 photos documenting official activities in the UAE, prominently showcasing a photograph taken by Abdullah Al Khan in 1966, depicting the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as a centerpiece. This portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed had later been recognized as the official portrait of the Abu Dhabi Ruler. Throughout his illustrious career, Abdullah Al Khan gained access to royal courts and palaces, earning the esteemed moniker “Photographer of Kings”. At the conclusion of the tour, Mohammed Al Murr presented Al Owais Shield to photographer Abdullah Al Khan, in the presence of Sulaiman Al Jassim, Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Ibrahim Al Hashemi and Hussain Al Mahrous. In turn, photographer Abdullah Al Khan thanked Al Owais Cultural Foundation for providing this opportunity to exhibit a vast collection of photographs depicting the UAE and celebrate his artistic experience, which stands as a significant milestone in documenting both the pre- and post-Union eras.

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The UAE Through Abdullah Al Khan's Lens at Al Owais Cultural Foundation - photos

ArtDayME: In celebration of the UAE’s 52nd Union Day, a captivating photo exhibition, titled ‘The UAE Through a Photographer’s Lens’ by veteran Bahraini photographer Abdullah Al Khan, was unveiled at the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation on Tuesday, December 5. Mohammed Al Murr, Sulaiman Al Jassim, and Abdul Hamid Ahmed, along with photographer Abdullah Al Khan, engaged in viewing ‘The UAE Through a Photographer’s Lens’ exhibition with keen interest. The photo exhibition offers a visual journey into the country’s essence through the lens of the talented photographer, who extensively visited its cities and explored numerous regions since 1963, capturing the essence of people’s lives, public spaces, and a myriad of intricate details spanning roads, beaches, bridges, and more through his captivating compelling photography. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, in the presence of Dr. Sulaiman Mousa Al Jassim, Vice-Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Secretary General of the Foundation. Dr. Fatima Al Sayegh, Member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, several esteemed cultural and artistic figures and a discerning audience of art enthusiasts and others were also present. ‘The UAE Through a Photographer’s Lens’ exhibition offers a pictorial journey that encapsulates the essence and vibrancy of the UAE’s daily life and its rich cultural heritage through the lens of Abdullah Al Khan who documented life in the UAE’s diverse cities since 1963, wielding his camera and drawing from his extensive experience as a photographer for the Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco). The exhibition features over 135 photos documenting official activities in the UAE, prominently showcasing a photograph taken by Abdullah Al Khan in 1966, depicting the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as a centerpiece. This portrait of the late Sheikh Zayed had later been recognized as the official portrait of the Abu Dhabi Ruler. Throughout his illustrious career, Abdullah Al Khan gained access to royal courts and palaces, earning the esteemed moniker “Photographer of Kings”. At the conclusion of the tour, Mohammed Al Murr presented Al Owais Shield to photographer Abdullah Al Khan, in the presence of Sulaiman Al Jassim, Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Ibrahim Al Hashemi and Hussain Al Mahrous. In turn, photographer Abdullah Al Khan thanked Al Owais Cultural Foundation for providing this opportunity to exhibit a vast collection of photographs depicting the UAE and celebrate his artistic experience, which stands as a significant milestone in documenting both the pre- and post-Union eras.

News Id: 369