One of the region’s most prominent platforms that showcases a diverse range of works by children’s
books illustrators from around the world, the Sharjah Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition is making its
way to Dubai for the first time in its nine-year history.
The 9 th edition of the prestigious exhibition will show in Dubai’s vibrant hub of art, culture and creativity,
Alserkal Avenue from May 27th – 29th, 10am – 7pm, in Warehouse 45.
The exhibition will display 58 intricately detailed works of illustrators from several nations around the
world. It is curated by Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), whose 12 th edition is underway in
Expo Centre and offers an exceptional opportunity for Dubai’s art enthusiasts to access a wealth of
unique works contributed by illustrators to build the visual narratives in children’s books.
The artworks depict an exhaustive range of artistic styles and techniques and will enable visitors to
experience a range of emotions through their explorative journey. The exhibition features domestic work
from Emirati artists including Salem Al Junaibi, Asma Alhosani, Eman AlRaesi and Khalid Al Banna;
among international participants from Chile, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Brazil, the
Philippines, Lithuania, Argentina, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Egypt.
On the sidelines of the exhibition, the Emirati illustrator Eman Alraessi will be leading a workshop on how
to create and develop characters aiming for children between the age of 7-12 years old, on Friday May 28
from 5:00 – 6:30pm.
The Sharjah Children’s Book Illustrations Exhibition is the brainchild of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)
and was launched nine years ago at SCRF to underline the key role artists and illustrators play in making
the world of stories appeal to young readers. It’s 9 th edition comprises 395 works by artists from 50
nations, which can be accessed entirely at the exhibition’s main venue in Expo Centre Sharjah.