OLYMPIANS is a photography exhibition that celebrates the success of Emirati athletes, and forms a tribute to the spirit of those athletes who are gearing up to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012 and beyond.
The exhibition, which is touring different Emirates, was officially opened in November 2011 by royal guests, HH Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan and HRH, The Prince Andrew, Duke of York, KG in the UAE capital, and is being supported with outreach and educational activities, running through until July 2012.
Olympians is organised by the British Council, in collaboration with the National Olympic Committee and the National Paralympic Committee, and in partnership with British Embassy, UK Trade & Investment, Emirates Foundation and BBC Arabia.
For the exhibition, British Council UAE commissioned well-established UK artist Gabriella Sancisi to develop a series of photos of qualified UAE Olympians and Paralympians. These portraits showcase some of UAE's rising stars in shooting, equestrianism, swimming, athletics, and table tennis. The quotations from the Athletes that accompany the portraits give a unique insight into what drives athletes at this level, and inspire a new generation to take up sport.
The photography exhibition which is currently displayed at ADNEC, until 30 April 2012 coincides with the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 28 March - 2 April, which has selected the UK for its country of focus for 2012.
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