Dubai is set to welcome the renowned Photojournalist, Mobeen Ansari for his first Solo exhibition in the region, the show titled “Conversations through Centuries” will be displaying an exclusive collection of his remarkable photographs; on opening night, guests will get treated to a special book signing of his book “White in the Flag” – which is an intricate photographic documentation of the various of ethnic & religious communities living in Pakistan and true celebration of diversity.
In the emirate of Sharjah, Mobeen will be showcasing at Xposure, the international photography exhibition festival taking place from 19th till 22nd of September, here his exhibition is titled, “The Land We Came”, along with an exhibition of his photographs, there will be an opportunity for everyone to hear him speak about his passion for Photojournalism and his films ‘Hellhole”.
He will be concluding his UAE tour with a two day exhibition at the capital, Abu Dhabi, hosted at Etihad Modern Art Gallery, the show is titled “Conversations through Centuries” starting on 30th of September till 1st of October; on opening night there will also be a book signing of his book “White in the Flag”.
“This month marks two years since my book White in the Flag was launched in Pakistan. Photographing and documenting was a journey that took seven years to compile in form of a book; I have been able to see, capture and evolve by interacting with the different communities (I prefer not to call them minorities), I have learnt more about my country and religion from these instances than I have from any other experiences" explains Mobeen Ansari.
Mobeen Ansari is a multitalented Artist, from being a celebrated Photojournalist, to a thriving Author and an award winning Filmmaker; this one-man wonder is also a extraordinary speaker who often shares his own story of perseverance to inspire millions.
Exhibition Details:
Dubai
Title: “Conversations through Centuries”
Genre: Solo Photography Exhibition
Opening Date: 17th September 2019
Opening Night Timing: 7pm till 10pm (Exhibition & Book Signing of “White in the Flag”)
Exhibition Dates: 17th till 28th of September 2019
Gallery Timings: 10am till 7:00pm
Venue: Studio Seven Gallery, Oxford Tower, 804, Business Bay, Dubai
Sharjah
Title: “The Land We Came”
Genre: Xposure – International Photography Exhibition Festival
Exhibition Dates: 19th till 22nd of September 2019 (Exhibition, Seminar, Film Screenings)
Venue: Expo Centre, Sharjah
Abu Dhabi
Title: “Conversations through Centuries”
Genre: Solo Photography Exhibition
Opening Date: 30th September 2019
Opening Night Timing: 7pm till 10pm (Exhibition & Book Signing of “White in the Flag”)
Exhibition Dates: 30th September till 1st October 2019
Gallery Timings: 10am till 7:00pm
Venue: Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Abu Dhabi