A STILL NOMADS CREATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT

CROSSROADS: HORN TO HOME

This project has taken place on unceded Wurundjeri and Bunurong lands

5.12.2024 - Exhibition

5.12.2024 - Exhibition

Exhibition Launch

Thursday 5 December 
Doors open 4.30pm [event close 8pm]
Schoolhouse Studios - 28 Victoria St, Coburg
Wurundjeri Country

Exhibiting artists

Nadia Faragaab, Beaziyt Worcou, Sára, Abdullahi Yusuf, Guled Elyas, and Ammar Yonis

Commemorating 40 years since the first African refugees arrived in 1984

This project collects personal stories, photos and memories of the arrival for the first Black African refugees beginning in 1984 and inclusive of following years of those originating from the Horn of Africa, capturing what life was like at the time.

Through archiving personal artefacts, community contributions, and artistic expressions, this digital archive and exhibition examines the intersections of identity, migration, and belonging as they evolve across decades and generations.

Exhibition dates: 5 to 29 December

Accessibility

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Schoolhouse Studios is a wheelchair accesible venue. There may be some elevations and uneven flooring in the exhibition space however it should not impede in engaging with the art work.

If you require an Auslan interpreter please let us know 1 week prior to launch.

There may be strong smells, such as coffee and incense at the launch event.

There will be a tactile map and project summary booklet in Braille on the right handside of building entry.

The archive

This Crossroads archive preserves the rich cultural context surrounding the experiences of individuals who arrived at the Enterprise Hostel in 1984, amidst a transformative period in Australia’s socio-political landscape. This archive serves as a living repository, reflecting stories of migration, resilience, and identity through photographs, letters, oral histories, and personal artefacts. Its purpose is to document and these journeys while fostering understanding and dialogue about the impact of migration on individuals, families, and communities. By making these materials publicly accessible, Crossroads seeks to honour the memories of those who shaped our communities history and to inspire meaningful reflection on both past and present.

  • Still Nomads, formally a Melbourne based African Art Collective, is a creative research platform focused on Black African art in Australia. Based on Wurundjeri, Bunurong and Darug lands.

  • If you arrived in 1984 through the government refugee program and are from the Horn of Africa and we have not contacted you, please reach out to us. It is an honour to include your voice in this project. You can also add your own documents, recording and photos to the historic collection via the archive.

  • Email the archivist about this project at 1984crossroads@gmail.com

This project is funded by Creative Australia and supported by RIMPA.