Eman Ali is an Omani visual artist based between London, Oman and Bahrain. Ali’s work combines photography, text, sound, and installations to delve into the complex interplay between gender, religion, and socio-political ideologies in the Khaleeji culture. By using her practice as a means of social critique, observation, and investigation of the layered histories of the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa, Ali ‘s work invites us to consider the untold stories of our society and reflect on the systems that shape our experiences.
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Represented by 50 Golborne Gallery + Hunna Art
Member of Women Photograph
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EDUCATION
2017 Royal College of Art, MA Photography
2008 Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design,
BA Graphic Design
ART FAIRS
2024 Foundations Fair, Artsy (Online)
2023 MENA Art Fair, Brussels
2022 Paris Photo Fair, France
2020 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, London, Somerset House
2020 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, New York (Online)
SOLO SHOWS
2019 Utendi, 50 Golborne Gallery, London
SELECTED GROUP SHOWS
2023 Female in Focus: Bridge and Tunnel Gallery (NYC)
2023 Parfums d’Orient, The Institut du Monde Arabe (Paris)
2023 Elevision x Hunna Art, Dubai International Financial Center
2023 huna x Hunna Art, Takhassusi (KSA)
2023 Millon Auction House, Salons du Trocadero (Paris)
2023 Der Greif: Past & Present, Pinakothek der Moderne & ZIRKA (Munich)
2022 Taipei Blockchain Week (Taiwan)
2022 Female in Focus 2022, Photofusion, London (UK)
2022 The World Today, Madz Gallery, Florida (USA)
2022 More Than Your Eyes Can See: Contemporary Photography from the Arab World, Middle East Institute, Washington D.C (USA)
2022 NFT LA, SuperChief Gallery, LA (USA)
2022 Vellum LA X Obscura: ‘WHO WE ARE’ Outdoor Billboard Exhibition, LA (USA)
2022 Serendipity, MIA Art Collection, (Dubai)
2022 Pathways, Raffles The Palm, Dubai (Dubai)
2019 - 2020 The Place I Call Home, Touring exhibition, UK + GCC
2019 Lagos Biennial 2nd Edition, Lagos (Nigeria)
2017 Behind The Portrait, Gulf Photo Plus, (Dubai)
2016 Future Narratives, La Ira de Dios, Buenos Aries (Argentina)
2015 The Devil May Care, The Noorderlicht Photogallery, The Hague (The Netherlands)
2014 Recreational Purpose, Bahrain National Museum
2014 SCHAU Festival, Dortmund (Germany)
2013 I Bought This For The Cover, Cob Gallery (London)
2013 Alwan 338, Al Riwaq Art Space, (Bahrain)
2011 Documenting Muharraq, Bin Mattar House, (Bahrain)
TALKS
2019 Artist Talk | Baraza, Swahili Studies Conference, School of Oriental
and African Studies (SOAS) University, London
2019 Gallery Talk | 50 Golborne Gallery, London
RESIDENCIES
2016 Future Narratives curated by Juliana Gontijo - La Ira de Dios, Buenos Aries
PUBLICATIONS
2023 Pictures & Songs published by Booooooom
2022 Who We Are 200 - Special Edition published by Setanta Books.
2019 Succession (Artist Book)
2016 The Next 100: BMW Group book
2014 Recreational Purpose: Exhibition catalogue. Bahrain National Museum
2012 Background: Exhibition catalogue. Bahrain’s National Participation in the
13th international architecture exhibition at the La Biennale de Venezia
AWARDS AND INVITATIONS
2020 Winner (Single Image), Female in Focus Award, British Journal of Photography
2018 Invitation, Plat(t)form, Fotomuseum Winterthur (Switzerland)
2018 Shortlisted, Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
2016 Shortlisted, European Photo Award
2013 Nominated, Foam Paul Huf Award
SELECTED CLIENTS & COMMISSIONS
The Institut de Monde Arabe, BMW, Kinfolk, HAPAX, Ffotogallery Wales, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), The Standard Hotel, Selfridges
PRESS
Artsy
Booooooom
It’s Nice That
Der Greif Artist Feature & Artist Blog
Booooooom
Fish Eye Magazine, Part 1 & Part 2
CNN Style
The Guardian
AnOther Magazine
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia
L'OEil de la Photographie
PhMuseum
2017 Royal College of Art, MA Photography
2008 Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design,
BA Graphic Design
ART FAIRS
2024 Foundations Fair, Artsy (Online)
2023 MENA Art Fair, Brussels
2022 Paris Photo Fair, France
2020 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, London, Somerset House
2020 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, New York (Online)
SOLO SHOWS
2019 Utendi, 50 Golborne Gallery, London
SELECTED GROUP SHOWS
2023 Female in Focus: Bridge and Tunnel Gallery (NYC)
2023 Parfums d’Orient, The Institut du Monde Arabe (Paris)
2023 Elevision x Hunna Art, Dubai International Financial Center
2023 huna x Hunna Art, Takhassusi (KSA)
2023 Millon Auction House, Salons du Trocadero (Paris)
2023 Der Greif: Past & Present, Pinakothek der Moderne & ZIRKA (Munich)
2022 Taipei Blockchain Week (Taiwan)
2022 Female in Focus 2022, Photofusion, London (UK)
2022 The World Today, Madz Gallery, Florida (USA)
2022 More Than Your Eyes Can See: Contemporary Photography from the Arab World, Middle East Institute, Washington D.C (USA)
2022 NFT LA, SuperChief Gallery, LA (USA)
2022 Vellum LA X Obscura: ‘WHO WE ARE’ Outdoor Billboard Exhibition, LA (USA)
2022 Serendipity, MIA Art Collection, (Dubai)
2022 Pathways, Raffles The Palm, Dubai (Dubai)
2019 - 2020 The Place I Call Home, Touring exhibition, UK + GCC
2019 Lagos Biennial 2nd Edition, Lagos (Nigeria)
2017 Behind The Portrait, Gulf Photo Plus, (Dubai)
2016 Future Narratives, La Ira de Dios, Buenos Aries (Argentina)
2015 The Devil May Care, The Noorderlicht Photogallery, The Hague (The Netherlands)
2014 Recreational Purpose, Bahrain National Museum
2014 SCHAU Festival, Dortmund (Germany)
2013 I Bought This For The Cover, Cob Gallery (London)
2013 Alwan 338, Al Riwaq Art Space, (Bahrain)
2011 Documenting Muharraq, Bin Mattar House, (Bahrain)
TALKS
2019 Artist Talk | Baraza, Swahili Studies Conference, School of Oriental
and African Studies (SOAS) University, London
2019 Gallery Talk | 50 Golborne Gallery, London
RESIDENCIES
2016 Future Narratives curated by Juliana Gontijo - La Ira de Dios, Buenos Aries
PUBLICATIONS
2023 Pictures & Songs published by Booooooom
2022 Who We Are 200 - Special Edition published by Setanta Books.
2019 Succession (Artist Book)
2016 The Next 100: BMW Group book
2014 Recreational Purpose: Exhibition catalogue. Bahrain National Museum
2012 Background: Exhibition catalogue. Bahrain’s National Participation in the
13th international architecture exhibition at the La Biennale de Venezia
AWARDS AND INVITATIONS
2020 Winner (Single Image), Female in Focus Award, British Journal of Photography
2018 Invitation, Plat(t)form, Fotomuseum Winterthur (Switzerland)
2018 Shortlisted, Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize
2016 Shortlisted, European Photo Award
2013 Nominated, Foam Paul Huf Award
SELECTED CLIENTS & COMMISSIONS
The Institut de Monde Arabe, BMW, Kinfolk, HAPAX, Ffotogallery Wales, Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), The Standard Hotel, Selfridges
PRESS
Artsy
Booooooom
It’s Nice That
Der Greif Artist Feature & Artist Blog
Booooooom
Fish Eye Magazine, Part 1 & Part 2
CNN Style
The Guardian
AnOther Magazine
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia
L'OEil de la Photographie
PhMuseum
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