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Sharjah Light Festival narrates emirate’s story in collaboration with 15+ globally-renowned artists© Provided by Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Encapsulating Sharjah within a canvas of light

The opening ceremony for this year’s festival was held at the impressive Sharjah Police Headquarters
in Al Rahmaniya, and showcased intricate 3D mapping and a light installation titled “Luminous
Guardians", journeying through the essence of Sharjah's cultural and protective spirit. Reflecting the
shared heartbeat of the vibrant community, this opening ceremony mirrored the aspirations of the
emirate courtesy of artists Steffan Ihmig from RE:SORB and Fredrico Petrei from Delta Process.

Transforming Sharjah Mosque into a canvas of light through the production “A Sublime Canvas", artist
Uladzimir Kivachuk provides a 360-degree 3D video mapping production illuminating the Mosque’s
façades and minaret with vivid, stylised architectural projections.

Al Noor Mosque, an iconic symbol of Islamic architecture, features “Enchanted Dimensions", a 3D
hologram and projection mapping art piece specifically designed for SLF 2024 by artist Amin
Sammakieh from Plan A Creative. The immersive visual arts show intertwines the rich heritage of
Islamic art with cutting-edge technology, offering a captivating display that celebrates geometry,
mosaic, and Arabesque intricacies.

Sharjah Light Festival narrates emirate’s story in collaboration with 15+ globally-renowned artists© Provided by Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Sheikh Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Mosque in Dibba al Hisn hosts “A Treasure Trove of History",
another 360-degree 3D video mapping projection by artist Nima Eshghipour This show displays key
characteristics of Islamic art, including geometric designs, vegetal patterns, and Islamic design
ornaments.

Radiant expressions across Sharjah's iconic landmarks

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