Saudi female photographers honored at ‘Footprint Photography’ exhibition in Jeddah

Ƶ’s top female photographers took center stage in Jeddah this week at an exhibition to showcase how their work has helped shape the Kingdom’s artistic landscape. (Supplied)
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  • Exhibition included an array of pieces capturing everything from the holy sites of Makkah to stunning landscapes and ancient traditions 

JEDDAH: Five female pioneers of photography in Ƶ — Najla Angawi, Suzan Iskandar, Hanaa Turkistani, Susan Baaghil and Amal Al-Ameer — recently participated in the exhibition “Footprint Photography” in Jeddah.

The exhibition was organized by the Ƶn Society for Culture and Arts at Abdel Halim Radwi Hall as part of the Memoria photography initiative.

The exhibition aimed to honor the creative legacy of the Saudi women who have shaped the Kingdom’s photography landscape over the years.

It showcased significant works from the five renowned photographers, who, through their lenses, captured the beauty of Saudi life with its diverse people, places, and heritage.

Mohammed Al-Subaih, the society’s director, praised the photographers’ journeys and the profound impact that their work has had.

He described photography as a bridge for conveying the beauty of Saudi culture to the world and described it as an art form that empowers young talent to express their creativity.

Iskandar, known for her focus on the spiritual and architectural aspects of holy places, shared her thoughts with Arab News.

She said: “I am deeply honored to have been recognized after all these years I have spent in photography. My heartfelt thanks go to the society and Memoria for establishing this prestigious exhibition.”

The tribute, she continued, is an “acknowledgment of our efforts to capture stories, preserve cultural moments, and share unique perspectives through our lens.”

Anqawi, who has been appointed as Ƶ’s representative of the Fotogram Photo Club and has won around 200 international awards during her career, also expressed her appreciation: “It is so nice to be recognized, and I am honored and grateful to receive this recognition. I dedicate this achievement to the great support I received in my country, Ƶ.”

The exhibition drew visitors, art enthusiasts, and fellow creatives who gathered to engage with the celebrated photographers and to hear about their experiences, artistic insights, and influential achievements.