honorable mention
Yousif Albadi united arab emirates
title
The House of God .
Funded by the Gargash family, the building is set alongside a busy road in the industrial Al Quoz area in the south of Dubai.The family wanted the building to have a contemporary feel and be a calm space for prayer away from the bustle of the city. The mosque's stone walls are covered with a recessed geometric pattern made of triangles, some of which perforate the stone to allow natural light into the building , with A verse from the Quran written in calligraphy was also recessed into a band that wraps around the walls of the prayer hall.
Since beginning his journey as a self-taught photographer in 2009, Yousif has participated in numerous exhibitions locally, regionally, and internationally, earning recognition and multiple awards for his work. His artistic practice expanded further in 2017/18 when he joined the Filmmaking & Cinematography Program at Sharjah Art Foundation, deepening his storytelling approach.
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entry description
When light, patterns , and geometry comes to play in a space that celebrates tolerance and diversity. a picture showing a distinctive worship house, an Islamic mosque in Dubai - UAEFunded by the Gargash family, the building is set alongside a busy road in the industrial Al Quoz area in the south of Dubai.The family wanted the building to have a contemporary feel and be a calm space for prayer away from the bustle of the city. The mosque's stone walls are covered with a recessed geometric pattern made of triangles, some of which perforate the stone to allow natural light into the building , with A verse from the Quran written in calligraphy was also recessed into a band that wraps around the walls of the prayer hall.
about the photographer
Yousif Albadi is a documentary photographer based in Abu Dhabi, celebrated for his ability to tell profound visual stories. Rooted in his passion for Architectural / street-life photography, Yousif’s work extends across various mediums and approaches, allowing him to capture the richness of human experience and the interplay of light, shadow, and emotion.As a contemporary photographer, Yousif is constantly exploring new techniques and creative advancements to reimagine traditional subjects. His long-term projects delve into the relationship between people and their environments—offering minimalist compositions that evoke personal reflection and emotional depth.Since beginning his journey as a self-taught photographer in 2009, Yousif has participated in numerous exhibitions locally, regionally, and internationally, earning recognition and multiple awards for his work. His artistic practice expanded further in 2017/18 when he joined the Filmmaking & Cinematography Program at Sharjah Art Foundation, deepening his storytelling approach.
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