HIPA Announces 4th Edition of Dubai Photo Forum
Two-day programme of photo walks, lectures and workshops from November 13-14 led by global photography talents
The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA) has announced the fourth edition of the ‘Dubai Photo Forum’ will be held on November 13 and14 with an intensive schedule of 6 diverse events presented by a group of prominent photographic figures from the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt, Palestine, Ethiopia and the United States.
The fourth edition of the Forum follows the highly anticipated 14th Season Awards Ceremony, held at the Museum of the Future on November 11, during which the winners, under the theme of ‘Power’, will be honoured. The ceremony is expected to draw a large international audience from around the world. Pre-registration for the Forum has already seen a significant surge in interest since its announcement across HIPA’s official website and social media platforms.
The Secretary General of HIPA, His Excellency Ali Bin Thalith said, “We are delighted by the public’s strong interest in attending the fourth edition of the Forum. This enthusiasm reflects the tangible and lasting impact of previous editions, which have featured 14 diverse events that addressed key issues of importance to photographers and explored their ideas, ambitions and future visions.”
Bin Thalith added: “HIPA remains committed to fostering positive engagement with photography communities, both locally and internationally, by providing knowledge and skill-building opportunities that align with the latest global developments in the photography industry. We are confident that the fourth edition of the Forum will inspire photographers and offer them a rewarding, enjoyable and innovative experience.”
Dubai Photo Forum 4
The first day of the Forum features a photo walk through Dubai's old quarters, titled ‘Through the Alleys of Time’, led by Emirati photographer OLA ALLOUZ. The tour runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, the audience is invited to a panel discussion titled ‘PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE AGE OF AI’, moderated by Emirati photographer Hussein Al-Mousawi, Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic Arabia. The panelists include Ethiopian photographer Aida Muluneh, Palestinian visual artist Yahya Qaddoura and American photographer Karen Aigner. The session will be held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
The first day concludes with a lecture titled ‘STORYTELLING AGAINST ALL’ by American photographer Rick Smolan, winner of this year's Photography Appreciation Award. The lecture will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
The second day of the forum will begin with a photo walk at the Museum of the Future titled ‘SYMPHONY OF LINES: ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY’, led by Egyptian photographer Wael Onsey. The tour will run from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, attendees can participate in a practical workshop titled ‘THE SMART EDIT WITH LIGHTROOM’, presented by Kuwaiti photographer Majed Sultan Al Zaabi. This workshop will be held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.
The closing event will be a lecture titled ‘THE ART OF IMPACTFUL CONTENT’, presented by American photographer Mark Smith, winner of this year's Photography Content Creator Award. The lecture will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sheraton Grand Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai.