KHALIFA SHAHEEN
Khalifa Shaheen captured moments from everyday Arabia. In souks and in streets, in the workshops and onboard old dhows, many of the traditions he photographed have been lost in history. His images of pearl diving are a remarkable document of a trade which earlier defined the Arabian Gulf. His photographs of boat building record techniques which have long faded away. Khalifa Shaheen has ...moreKhalifa Shaheen captured moments from everyday Arabia. In souks and in streets, in the workshops and onboard old dhows, many of the traditions he photographed have been lost in history. His images of pearl diving are a remarkable document of a trade which earlier defined the Arabian Gulf. His photographs of boat building record techniques which have long faded away. Khalifa Shaheen has produced more than fine photographs, he has documented the heritage of an important region and frozen in time the daily life of ‘old Arabia’.
Khalifa Shaheen is represented by KSDI LLC and his work is presented here in collaboration with Gallery One. All images are sold under license and the copyright of the image rests solely with Khalifa Shaheen and KSDI LLC.