The sixth Sharjah annual photography festival, Xposure, came to a triumphant close on Feb. 15. Visitors flocked to the city’s Expo Center to visit exhibitions, attend workshops, seminars and an award ceremony, as well as view striking visuals from several acclaimed regional and international photographers. Read on for some of the more-than-55 participating image-makers whose works were on display during the week-long event.
Muhammed Muheisen
A two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner, the National Geographic photographer from Jordan was named in 2013 by TIME Magazine as Best Wire Photographer for his coverage of the refugee crisis in Pakistan and Jordan.Steve McCurry
The American photojournalist is best known for his portrait of the ‘Afghan Girl’ from the 1985 National Geographic cover.Tariq Zaidi
Based in London, Zaidi’s photography focuses on documenting social issues, inequality, traditions and endangered communities around the world.Jana Andert
The Czech photographer brings awareness to the issues and problems of Syrian refugees through her images.Debi Cornwall
A conceptual documentary artist who uses still and moving images, along with archival material, to examine the staging and performance of American power.Mogens Trolle
The Danish mammal researcher turned wildlife photographer uses his portraits to shine a light on threatened species.
