Antarctica White Silence Exhibition Report from Xposure in Sharjah
February 1st - February 6th 2026
If you’re a photographer, especially one who’s burned out on the usual camera trade shows that (let’s be honest) feel more like gadget fairs than creative gatherings, then Xposure 2026 in Sharjah was something that not only hit differently but was not to be missed. This wasn’t another event where you walk miles to see the latest lens dumps and sensor wars. Instead, it was a place built around photographs, photographers, and actual visual storytelling. Imagine that? A festival about photography that actually focused on the creative output of photographers. And honestly, as someone who’s been doing this for a few decades and witnessed more than my fair share of photography festivals and trade shows around the world, what happened in Sharjah this year was profound. It felt like the future of what our community could be and where I genuinely think we should be headed as a global creative collective.
