An evocative exhibition exploring the cultural heritage of the Harari people through traditional woven baskets and home spaces in Wyndham.
Thursday 24 June 2027
to Wednesday 30 June 2027
9:00am - 5:00pm
86 Manor Lakes Blvd, Manor Lakes VIC 3024, Australia
Free
Experience a unique photographic exhibition that captures the cultural significance of the môt, traditional woven baskets of the Harari people. This series reveals how families in Wyndham maintain their cultural ties through these beautiful artifacts and recreated home spaces.
Each photograph uses a slow shutter speed to blend the movement of daily life with the stillness of the môt, offering a poignant glimpse into cultural preservation in a modern world. The images include estate or street addresses, grounding the artwork in real community homes.
This exhibition is a celebration of heritage, identity, and the quiet efforts of families to keep their traditions alive amidst contemporary life.
The exhibition runs from June 24, 2026, through June 30, 2027, open daily from 9:00 to 17:00. It is free to attend and suitable for all ages, making it an ideal cultural outing for families.
Visitors can expect to see a series of large-scale photographs that document the traditional Harari home environment and the significance of the môt baskets within these spaces.
The artist, Ammar Yonis, is a Harari-Australian multidisciplinary artist with a rich background in visual arts and filmmaking, bringing a deeply personal perspective to this work.
The exhibition is held at Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre, located at 86 Manor Lakes Blvd, Manor Lakes VIC 3024.
The venue is accessible by car and public transport, with parking available nearby. It is a community-friendly space designed to welcome visitors of all ages and backgrounds.
Families visiting the exhibition can combine this cultural experience with other local activities in the Wyndham area.
The exhibition is free of charge and open every day from 9:00 to 17:00, making it easy to fit into your family schedule.
Please respect the artwork and the homes represented by maintaining a quiet and considerate atmosphere during your visit.
For those interested in the artist’s broader work or cultural heritage projects, additional information and workshops may be available through Wyndham City Arts and Culture.
No booking is required to attend this exhibition.
Entry is free, making it an accessible cultural experience for all families in the Wyndham community and beyond.
For more details or group visits, contact Wyndham City Arts and Culture via email.
