At its core, photography is not just documentation, but the art of observation and attention». Al-Bulushi revealed that he is working on a continuous project to document the spirit of Ras Al Khaimah as it is, before some of its features disappear with rapid change, explaining: «Cities may become similar over time, but it is the small details that make up their identity. In Ras Al Khaimah there are colors, life, and stories that we may not see because we live with them every day».
He also pointed out that his photographs represent a prelude to a daily film, leaving room for the viewer to wonder: What is the story behind the image? And do we pass by this every day without noticing?
The exhibition aims to redefine our relationship with place, calling on the public to slow down and look again, perhaps the «invisible» is closer to us than we think.. The exhibition includes 48 photographs.
This is the essence of the «Invisible» photographic exhibition, hosted by Design Gallery in the Rifa'a area of Ras Al Khaimah, under the supervision of Engineer Tariq Salman, and with the evaluation of Hakim Al-Haj, and with the participation of 14 photographers and photographers of various nationalities.
The exhibition includes 48 photographs that vary between scenes of wildlife, urban life, and culture in the state, offering a different visual reading of the Emirati scene, where the lens is not limited to the sea, desert, and modern architecture, but stops at silent details: an old shop, a shadow on a wall, a hand movement, or a look that holds a story.
Participating in the exhibition are: Abdullah Al-Bulushi, Bashar Buka, David Lerman, Zivi Jiang, Tasneem Nawaz, Abdul Saboor Nawaz, Frida Nkengad, Nasho Sina, Nimesh Peter, Dr. Nushad Ali, Vasiliki Osno, Ahmed Nadri, and others, brought together by their passion for capturing what is not seen.
Photographer Abdullah Al-Bulushi told «Al-Ittihad»: «Sometimes we look for the big scenes and the exceptional moments, but a large part of beauty exists in the simple details of our daily lives: a familiar face, an old shop, a street we cross every day, or a fleeting moment that we don't value».
He added: «When I received an invitation to participate in this exhibition, I immediately loved the idea of the 'Invisible'. In an old corner, or on a sidewalk we pass by every day, or in a passing glance that we don't pay attention to, a whole scene that we don't see may be hidden».
