Visual Archives of the Gulf: The Photography Collection of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi

With James Onley (Professor, American University of Sharjah)

 

Examining the historical and cultural significance of His Highness’s collection, James Onley considers how archival photographs can be interpreted not only as visual records but also as cultural artefacts that reveal the perspectives and narratives of an era.

Saturday, 8 November 2025

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Galleries 2 and 3, Photography Gallery

Al Manakh, Sharjah

Image:

‘Aden’, late 19th to early 20th century. Collection of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi

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