Lexicon of the Eye is a profound tribute to the visual legacy of Abdulla Alkhan, one of Bahrain’s most iconic photographers and pioneers of Gulf photojournalism. This book is not just a compilation of his photographs — it is a visual dictionary of moments, history, and identity.
The book highlights the life of the Alkhan as a visual historian, showcasing his works that documented various aspects of the history of Bahrain and the region. It provides a comprehensive overview of Alkhan's photographic legacy and its impact in the field of documentary photography.
Through rare and powerful images spanning decades, the book captures the transformation of Bahrain and the Gulf, from early urban scenes and political life to landscapes, portraits, and cultural moments. It presents photography not just as documentation, but as an act of interpretation — a language of the eye.
Written by Husain AlMahroos, the text explores Alkhan’s artistic vision, technical mastery, and cultural insight, placing his work in the wider context of regional photography and visual heritage.
A must-have for anyone interested in Arab photography, history, and the evolving visual memory of the Gulf.
