Threads of Light: Stories from the Tasweer Single Image Awards
Threads of Light: Stories from the Tasweer Single Image Awards presents 31 compelling images from the 2023 and 2024 awards, each capturing a fragment of memory, culture, and emotion. Spanning 12 countries across the Arab world and beyond, these photographs reveal the extraordinary in the everyday—from intimate Egyptian portraits to the vibrancy of Yemeni streets, the sacred traditions of Oman, and contemporary moments in Iraq. Selected from hundreds of submissions, the collection weaves together documentary, street photography, and artistic expression into a rich visual tapestry.
Source and cover image credit: Tasweer
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