Sharjah: Three leading Greek photographers, presented as part of Athens’ role as Guest of Honour at this year’s landmark tenth edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2026), shared stories of migration, culture, and humanity during an enthralling panel discussion on the festival’s opening day.

According to Emirates News Agency, the talk, titled ‘Stories of Migration, Culture, and Humanity,’ brought together photographers Antonios Pasvantis, Christina Kalligianni, Dimitris Tosidis, and Maro Kouri, alongside moderators Dr. Yannis Kontos and Dr. Ioannis Galanopoulos Papavasileiou. The photographers showcased their award-winning projects, focusing on themes such as life along Greece’s northern borders, long-term documentary practices, and exploring cultural diversity in Athens.

Maro Kouri, who grew up in the bustling Greek capital, presented her work capturing the evolving multicultural identities of Athens. Her photographs include intimate scenes of migration, faith, and everyday life, highlighting communities from Asia and Africa. Kouri shared images of Muslim immigrants from South Asia gathered for Friday prayers, Ethiopians, and makeshift gospel churches for African immigrants, aiming to underscore the human side of migration narratives.

Antonios Pasvantis focused on life in Greece’s Evros region, a significant border area. He described the powerful experiences he encountered at the border and how these influenced his long-term photographic inquiry into the region’s historic landscape. His black-and-white photographs reflect the intersection of poverty, migration, and peaceful coexistence between Greek Christians and Muslims, capturing the complex layers of life in Evros.

Dimitris Tosidis, who spent two years documenting the lives of the Vlachs, a traditionally nomadic pastoralist community in Greece, shared his experiences witnessing their unique way of life. Tosidis emphasized that he wasn’t merely capturing nostalgia but documenting a fading cultural memory. His project involved living with five different families to capture the essence of their traditions and rituals.

This year’s Xposure festival introduced a Guest of Honour for the first time, with Athens leading the 2026 programme through five curated exhibitions and a series of talks. These events examined heritage, contemporary society, and visual interpretation, showcasing the rich cultural narratives of Greece.

Sharjah: Three leading Greek photographers, presented as part of Athens’ role as Guest of Honour at this year’s landmark tenth edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure 2026), shared stories of migration, culture, and humanity during an enthralling panel discussion on the festival’s opening day.

According to Emirates News Agency, the talk, titled ‘Stories of Migration, Culture, and Humanity,’ brought together photographers Antonios Pasvantis, Christina Kalligianni, Dimitris Tosidis, and Maro Kouri, alongside moderators Dr. Yannis Kontos and Dr. Ioannis Galanopoulos Papavasileiou. The photographers showcased their award-winning projects, focusing on themes such as life along Greece’s northern borders, long-term documentary practices, and exploring cultural diversity in Athens.

Maro Kouri, who grew up in the bustling Greek capital, presented her work capturing the evolving multicultural identities of Athens. Her photographs include intimate scenes of migration, faith, and everyday life, highlighting communities from Asia and Africa. Kouri shared images of Muslim immigrants from South Asia gathered for Friday prayers, Ethiopians, and makeshift gospel churches for African immigrants, aiming to underscore the human side of migration narratives.

Antonios Pasvantis focused on life in Greece’s Evros region, a significant border area. He described the powerful experiences he encountered at the border and how these influenced his long-term photographic inquiry into the region’s historic landscape. His black-and-white photographs reflect the intersection of poverty, migration, and peaceful coexistence between Greek Christians and Muslims, capturing the complex layers of life in Evros.

Dimitris Tosidis, who spent two years documenting the lives of the Vlachs, a traditionally nomadic pastoralist community in Greece, shared his experiences witnessing their unique way of life. Tosidis emphasized that he wasn’t merely capturing nostalgia but documenting a fading cultural memory. His project involved living with five different families to capture the essence of their traditions and rituals.

This year’s Xposure festival introduced a Guest of Honour for the first time, with Athens leading the 2026 programme through five curated exhibitions and a series of talks. These events examined heritage, contemporary society, and visual interpretation, showcasing the rich cultural narratives of Greece.