Tag Archives: photography
The Little Prince by Matej Peljhan
Photographer Matej Peljhan, based in Slovenia, recently created a very endearing photography series titled “The Little Prince.” The photo series stars a 12 year old boy named Luka who suffers from muscular dystrophy, a medical condition which limits his movement and makes him unable to do the simplest activities. Wishing that he could make Luka’s [...]
Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern Exhibition
JAMM, an independent art advisory, will host an exhibition of photographer Bert Stern’s famous portraits of Marilyn Monroe, which will open on Monday 18th March 2013 at the newly established JAMM Art Gallery in Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE. The exhibition will feature 12 limited edition archival prints of Marilyn Monroe taken by legendary photographer Bert [...]
What Cities Would Look Like Without Lights at Night
If everybody on Earth turned off every single light they have, this is most likely what they would see when they look up at the night sky. Photographer Thierry Cohen created a breathtaking series entitled Darkened Cities in which he portrays the skylines of cities like New York, Rio de Janeiro, Shanghai, Tokyo and Los [...]
Meet Halno – The Japanese Harry Potter
All of you Harry Potter fans must have went home after each movie and attempted flying on the broomstick in your kitchen. For many of us imaginative folk, whatever we can’t make come true, we put in art and that’s exactly what “The Japanese Harry Potter” did. and what better way to show off your [...]
Tasneem AlSultan: The Spectacular Saudi Wedding Photographer
Wedding photographs are a very sensitive subject, they are the images that capture the essence of the big day for many years to come. Though it may be an incredibly difficult decision to choose a wedding photographer, it’ll be a breeze once you meet Saudi wedding photographer Tasneem AlSultan. With a background based in America [...]
Last Chance to Enter Hamdan Bin Mohammed International Photography Award Competition
Photography enthusiasts! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate in the Hamdan Bin Mohammed International Photography Award. The total prize pool is $389,000. Participants can submit photos to the following categories: Beauty of Light, Emirates, Black & White, and General. The call for entries opened on 1st of September 2012 and will close midnight [...]
Vivid Dreams and Fragile Machines: A Photo Exhibition by Brooke Shaden
Fantastical characters, vibrant colors and shadowy settings come to life in Brooke Shaden’s latest series of haunting fine art photographs featured in her first solo exhibition in the Middle East. Held in the Gulf Photo Plus gallery space in Alserkal Avenue, Vivid Dreams and Fragile Machines opened on November 6 inaugurating GPP’s fourth annual FotoWeekend, [...]
Nuqat Instagram Photo Competition
Nuqat is holding an Instagram photo competition! Subject: Cultural inspirations that are still present in our lives/work The rules: Send your photos to tala@nuqat.me Include your real name, your Instagram name, your photo submission. Nuqat will then post your submissions to the Nuqat Instagram account. (You can still promote your photos on your own [...]
“X marks the spot”: A Quirky Photographic Series by Csilla Klenyanszki
“X marks the spot” is an ongoing series by Hungarian artist Csilla Klenyanszki. The quirky series is about looking for hidden possibilities related to form and function and the game between the reality and the artist’s fantasy. Csilla talks about the inpisration behind the series: “My inspiration is my house and my environment (it’s a [...]
“Capture the Spirit of Ramadan” International Photography Competition 2012
The “Capture the Spirit of Ramadan” International Photography Competition™ is a unique and unprecedented 30-day visual celebration that aims to educate and enlighten thousands of viewers around the world about Ramadan and Eid. The competition allows the viewer to travel to different countries every night during the month of Ramadan to experience cultures, traditions and [...]