Supplications by Katarina Premfors at The Empty Quarter

© Katarina Premfors - Prayer at Batmaloo Bus Station - Kashmir, India 2009

One of my favourite Dubai based photographers, Katarina Premfors has her first solo exhibition at The Empty Quarter. "Supplications", which means humble request or prayer is an exhibition that reflects the many facets of Ramadan and is on till 16th August. 

In an interview with Katarina Premfors, she explains that the idea behind Supplication came from the definition of the word itself.

A humble request is a bit like thanksgiving in reverse. Inside we remember to be thankful for everything we have, but at the same time there is also a tacit humble request for our good fortune to continue. This seems fitting for Ramadan, which, in a way, is a kind of prolonged act of devotion.

Here are some of the photos that are on display at the exhibition. 

© Katarina Premfors - Reading in Kashmir - Kashmir, India 2010

© Katarina Premfors - Lesson - Dubai, UAE 2012

© Katarina Premfors - Resting Bus Driver - Dubai, UAE 2009

© Katarina Premfors - Chilling - Dubai, UAE 2011

© Katarina Premfors - At the Market - Hadramaut, Yemen 2009

© Katarina Premfors - Melons at Market - Dubai, UAE 2008

© Katarina Premfors - Moon rising in Desert - Dubai, UAE 2010

© Katarina Premfors - Ramadan Tent - Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE 2005

© Katarina Premfors - Sana'a at Dusk - Sana'a, Yemen 2010 

Exhibition details:
Dates: On till 16th August 2012
Venue: The Empty Quarter, Gate Village, Bldg 2, DIFC Dubai, UAE 
Phone: +971 4 323 1210





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