The 24th RPS Grant Winner Eman Ali Solo Exhibition: The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her | October 19 – 27, 2024
We are pleased to announce the solo exhibition “The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her” by Eman Ali, the 24th recipient of the Reminders Photography Stronghold (RPS) Grant. This project was selected by a panel of five judges: Peggy Sue Amison, Alexa Becker, Marie Lelievre, Erik Vroons, and Michael Dooney.
During the exhibition period, Eman Ali will visit Japan, and an artist talk is scheduled. Further details will be announced on our social media platforms, so stay tuned! We look forward to welcoming you during the exhibition.
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
“The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her” (太陽がキスをやめたら、地球は死んでしまうだろう) explores what it means to be human, caught between the brightness of the day and the quietness of the night. This collection of moments where everyday life meets dreams reminds us that we are part of something much bigger, something beautifully complex.
While wandering through Oman, I found myself moving between two worlds—the brightness of the sun and the mystery of the moon. Every day, I witnessed how life unfolds in small, ordinary moments: the way light touches a face, the silence of a familiar place, and how nature whispers when no one is listening.
This project focuses on those fleeting moments that make us feel alive, moments that seem to belong to another realm yet are deeply rooted in our own world.
The images move between the brightness of the sun and the cool quiet of the moonlit night, resonating with our own inner worlds of hope and longing. Through these photographs, I have tried to capture the people and places that have shaped my journey.
Most of the images were taken in Oman, with a few intimate portraits of friends from Bahrain and the UAE. These photographs reflect our universal search for connection, whether with the land beneath our feet, the people around us, or something beyond what we can see.
This work is my way of honoring the land that moves me, the dreams that drive me forward, and the delicate balance between light and shadow that we all experience in this ever-changing, mysterious world.
Eman Ali
Exhibition Details
The 24th RPS Grant Winner Eman Ali Solo Exhibition: The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
◎ Dates: October 19th (Saturday) – October 27th (Sunday), 2024
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (open daily during the exhibition)
◎ Closing Session & Artist Talk: October 25th (Friday), 7:00 PM
Venue: Reminders Photography Stronghold Gallery
2-38-5 Higashi-Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Free admission / No reservations required
About the RPS Grant
The RPS Grant allows artists, curators, and gallerists to propose exhibition plans, and those selected by the RPS Committee can use the RPS Gallery space free of charge for up to 15 days (including two weekends). For the latest updates, please check the event page on our Facebook.
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
©︎Eman Ali / The Earth Would Die If The Sun Stopped Kissing Her
About | Eman Ali
Eman Ali (born 1986) is a visual artist from Oman and Bahrain, currently based in Oman, Bahrain, and Kenya. Self-taught as a photographer, she later pursued formal art education in London, earning a BA in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in 2008 and an MA in Photography from the Royal College of Art in 2017.
Her work spans photography, text, sound, installation, and AI, focusing on gender dynamics, religious discourse, and sociopolitical ideologies. Inspired by her curiosity, observations, and personal experiences in the Gulf region, Ali has exhibited widely, including at the 2nd Lagos Biennial.
Her accolades include the Female in Focus Award (British Journal of Photography), Prix BMW Art Makers, Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize, and European Photo Award, among others. Her work has also been shown at the Fotomuseum and nominated for awards such as the C/O Berlin Talent Award and the Foam Paul Huf Award.
Website: http://www.emanali.com
Instagram: @sultanate_of_eman