Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid divorces "A poem for sentences" In an edition that combines the art of photography with poetry

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DUBAI, 16th May / WAM / Today, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the illustrated book “Ode to a Camel” during a ceremony held at the Dubai Mall, in the presence of Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi and Sheikh Rashid bin Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, the two sons of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and an elite group of intellectuals, artists, and those interested in the cultural and artistic scene, in addition to a large number of literature and arts lovers. Visual and authentic heritage.

The book comes as a distinctive artistic and literary publication that combines the art of professional photography and poetry, in a creative experience that celebrates the aesthetics of nature and the symbolism of camels in local culture.

“A Poem for a Camel” is a new publication in cooperation with Dar Assouline, one of the most prominent international publishing houses specialized in luxurious artistic and cultural books. The work presents an integrated visual and literary vision inspired by the Emirati Arab identity and its authentic values. The book includes a group of professional photographs documented by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, which embody the details of desert life and the aesthetics of the local environment, in addition to poetic and literary texts that reflect the depth of the relationship between Emirati people. And its cultural heritage.

This book represents an exceptional visual and cultural documentation of man’s relationship with camels, as one of the deepest symbols of identity and heritage in the United Arab Emirates. Through the artistic and humanitarian lens of Her Highness, the book not only presents camels as an element of the desert environment, but also reveals their deep presence in Emirati memory, conscience and culture, and re-presents them to the world as a being with a living history of patience, beauty and loyalty.

The book takes the reader on an artistic and humanitarian journey that spans years, through which the author documents precise details of the lives of camels, their personalities, behavior, and their relationship with humans and the environment, reviewing the history of Arabian camels, their local breeds, and their role in the lives of our ancestors as a travel companion, a source of food, and a pillar of resilience in the desert environment. It also deals with the vocabulary and practices associated with camels in Emirati culture, and presents visual and personal reflections that reveal the aesthetic and human side of these majestic creatures.

This work comes to constitute a qualitative addition to the local cultural scene, by preserving an important aspect of the Emirati intangible heritage in a contemporary manner that combines art, documentation, and knowledge. It also opens a global window to understand the historical and emotional relationship that brought together the peoples of the region with camels over thousands of years. The book is not limited to local documentation, but rather extends to compare the presence of camels in the Emirates and their relationship with other peoples through images and experiences taken in different regions of the world, making this work a visual and cultural dialogue between man, nature, and heritage, and enhances The presence of Emirati culture at the international artistic and cultural level.

The publication also carries an important humanitarian and charitable dimension, as the proceeds from the book’s sales will be allocated to support charitable projects and initiatives, in a step that reflects Her Highness’s commitment to supporting humanitarian and community work, and consolidating the role of culture and arts in serving humanitarian and development issues.

Antonio Saba, fine arts photographer and creative supervisor, expressed his great pride in being chosen by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to accompany her during part of her photographic journey, stressing that his role was limited to providing some tools and guidance, while transforming those ideas into an exceptional visual and emotional language in the book “A Poem for a Camel” came thanks to her unique talent, sensitive artistic sense and creative thought.

He added that watching this project see the light was a profound and inspiring experience for him, appreciating the generous words of gratitude he received from Her Highness.

The launch ceremony received wide interaction from the attendees, who praised the artistic and literary level of the book, and the creative presentation that combines image and word in a form that reflects the richness and originality of Arab culture.

The event also witnessed the presence of a number of cultural and media figures and those interested in the arts, who expressed their admiration for the work and the contemporary vision it presents of local heritage.

A number of those interested in cultural affairs confirmed during the launch ceremony that the book represents a qualitative addition to the Emirati Arab art library, due to its creative use of photography and poetry in highlighting the elements of national identity in a modern style that keeps pace with the global cultural movement. The publication also reflects Her Highness’s interest in supporting the cultural and artistic movement, and strengthening the UAE’s position as a global center for creativity and the arts.

It is expected that the book “A Poem for a Camel” will receive wide attention from readers and lovers of visual arts and Arabic literature from around the world, as it is a prestigious work that documents an important aspect of the Emirati heritage with a modern artistic vision that combines originality and innovation, and opens new horizons for dialogue between local culture and the global artistic scene.