The Facts
Sharjah Art Foundation announced on September 15, 2026, the launch of Vantage Point Editions, a new programme taking place from September 25 to 27, 2026, at the Photography Gallery in conjunction with Vantage Point, the Foundation’s biennial open-call photography exhibition. The three-day event will present 100 photographic prints by 20 UAE-based photographers, all available for purchase. Participants include Abdullah Alblooshi, Amin Idris, Anna Jopp, Aqib Anwar, Babra Murenzi, Hamzeh Zahran, Jed Bacason, Martin Ong Yambao, Mivan Makia, Mohammed Ahmed (Bebo), Mohamed Abdelwahab, Moza Al Falasi, Ola Allouz, Preschelle Ann Bigueras, Redha Al Hammad, Ron John, Saif Alzari, Sam Allison, Tamara Tsehai Tesfai, and Zayed Ebrahim Alhaddar. The Photography Gallery will serve as a hub for the local photography community, hosting talks, workshops, and pop-up studios throughout the event.
The Signal
Vantage Point Editions underscores Sharjah Art Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting local photographers and fostering a vibrant artistic community in the UAE. By offering a platform for discovery and direct acquisition, the programme provides collectors with early access to emerging and established photographic talent from the region. This initiative aligns with the Foundation’s broader mission, which includes the Sharjah Biennial and March Meeting, to create sustainable opportunities for artists and practitioners. For collectors, it represents a chance to engage with a diverse range of photographic practices while contributing to the growth of the local art ecosystem.
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- Artists: Abdullah Alblooshi, Amin Idris, Anna Jopp, Aqib Anwar, Babra Murenzi, Hamzeh Zahran, Jed Bacason, Martin Ong Yambao, Mivan Makia, Mohammed Ahmed (Bebo), Mohamed Abdelwahab, Moza Al Falasi, Ola Allouz, Preschelle Ann Bigueras, Redha Al Hammad, Ron John, Saif Alzari, Sam Allison, Tamara Tsehai Tesfai, Zayed Ebrahim Alhaddar
- People: Hoor Al Qasimi
- Museums: Sharjah Art Foundation
- Locations: Sharjah
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