January 2026

Stories of Migration, Culture, and Humanity

Stories of Migration, Culture, and Humanity features Greek photographers presented as part of Athens, Greece: City of Honour for 2026 at Xposure. Organised by Athens Photo World in collaboration with Xposure, and moderated by Dr Ioannis Kontos and Dr Ioannis Galanopoulos Papavasileiou, the discussion explores photography as a bridge between Greece, the Middle East, and […]

29 Jan

14:00 - 15:00

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How Freedom Survives in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is now the only country where girls are barred from secondary school and higher education, where many women are forbidden to work outside the home, and in some regions cannot move without a male guardian. Public spaces that once sustained community and confidence have been closed to them. In this talk, photojournalist Kiana Hayeri […]

29 Jan

15:10 - 15:25

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Focus. Frame. Fulfill

Focus, Frame, Fulfil is Shoayb Khattab’s journey into the mindset of finding focus, choosing a niche, and building a purpose led career in photography. Trained in architecture, he moved from designing spaces to photographing some of the world’s most iconic buildings, collaborating with firms such as Foster + Partners and BIG. The talk explores how […]

29 Jan

15:35 - 15:50

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Narrative Storytelling and Getting Your Work Seen

Photographer Ilvy Njiokiktjien shares a clear method for creating visual stories that connect with audiences. She explains how to identify subjects with genuine depth, earn trust with the people she photographs, and shape narratives that feel honest and compelling. Alongside the craft, she sets out practical pathways to visibility, from pitching to editors and curators […]

29 Jan

17:10 - 18:00

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Russia at Dusk

Russia at Dusk by Dmitry Ersler explores contemporary life in provincial Russia through an evocative series made predominantly in the evening. As rapid development reshapes cities and villages worldwide, Ersler turns to places where time appears to pause, and where the Russian village retains an authentic character. His photographs document daily routines, concerns, and dreams […]

30 Jan

15:10 - 15:50

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The Desert Found Me

A lyrical tribute to the UAE where silence becomes presence, Virginie Ellis invites the audience into Liwa, the ocean of dunes that became her muse. From a childhood spark inspired by Lawrence of Arabia to a Dubai rebirth, she crafts visual haiku of light, space, and sacred stillness. The talk reveals the desert’s hidden fullness, […]

30 Jan

17:05 - 17:25

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The Snow Illusion

Smita Sharma reveals a landscape that looks like the Arctic yet bakes under desert sun. Kishangarh Dumping Yard, a vast white expanse near Jaipur, appears to be snow but is marble ash from India’s largest marble industry. Its deceptive beauty draws influencers, local tourists, and pre-wedding shoots, while beneath the surface lie toxicity, dust exposure, […]

30 Jan

17:30 - 18:00

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Being There: A Life of Travel Photography

Richard I’Anson invites audiences into a lifelong practice of travel photography driven by wanderlust, curiosity, and discipline. His photographs are distinguished by elegant compositions, rich detail, and a confident command of colour and light. This visual journey traces the breadth of his career and his instinct for seizing fleeting moments that honour and celebrate his […]

30 Jan

18:10 - 19:00

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