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When the Earth Embraces the Sky art exhibition

Name: When the Earth Embraces the Sky art exhibition
Start: 2026-09-06
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Heckenberg

"When the Earth Embraces the Sky" is a multicultural art exhibition held at the Frank Oliveri Community Centre in Heckenberg, New South Wales. Running from September 6 to September 13, 2026, the exhibition presents more than 50 works exploring themes of war, displacement, and human resilience across various communities.

Date: Sep 6-13, 2026
Location: Heckenberg
Status: Recently ended

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When the Earth Embraces the Sky art exhibition

Event summary

Highlights

Over 50 artworks from diverse Middle Eastern and West Asian backgrounds
Dedicated memorial section for the Minab school tragedy
Screening of the documentary film 'Minab' by Maryam Yousefi-Sadr
Free public admission at the Frank Oliveri Community Centre

Organized by the Conference of Birds – Shia Hub for Art & Culture, this exhibition brings together artists from Iranian, Afghan, Iraqi, Lebanese, and Palestinian backgrounds. The collection includes diverse visual media such as painting, sculpture, photography, and calligraphy. The event aims to provide a space for dialogue among Sydney's multicultural populations, focusing on shared experiences of loss and the hope for renewal.

A central feature of the exhibition is the Iranian section, which serves as a memorial to the victims of the Minab school tragedy. This segment commemorates the lives of children and teachers through dedicated artistic tributes. The program also included a special screening of the documentary "Minab," directed by Maryam Yousefi-Sadr and supported by the Benevolent Iranian Women Association.

The exhibition is free for the public and draws inspiration from themes of resistance and dignity. By highlighting the capacity of individuals to rebuild their lives, the event seeks to present narratives that go beyond images of destruction to emphasize community strength and connection.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Frank Oliveri Community Centre; www.tehrantimes.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Heckenberg

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