City of Greater Dandenong

Opening Event ~ Ibrahim Ahmed: Amidst the Absence, A Present is Felt

Join us to celebrate the Australian premiere of Ibrahim Ahmed’s evocative new exhibition, Amidst the Absence, A Present is Felt.

Exhibitions

Event Details

Category

Exhibitions

Event Starts

Oct 25, 2025 18:00

Event Ends

Oct 25, 2025 21:00

Venue

Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre

Location

Corner Walker and, Robinson St, Dandenong VIC 3175

Join us to celebrate the Australian premiere of Ibrahim Ahmed’s evocative new exhibition, Amidst the Absence, A Present is Felt.

Experience an evening of art, shared food and stories as we gather to explore absence, identity and quiet resistance.

Here’s what’s in store:

🎤 Artist in Conversation:
Artist Ibrahim Ahmed in dialogue with curator Miriam La Rosa
💃 Performance
An excerpt from ‘Lying Down in Public Places’ by Gareth Hart
🎧 DJ set
Sandee. City girl from Cairo playing Afro house, Neo-Soul, Middle Eastern beats.
🥘 Food & flavour:
Shared refreshments by Afro Cafe

Come for the art, stay for the conversation — and let the night unfold in stories, sound and shared presence.

RSVP here

Image credit:  Ibrahim Ahmed, Quickly but carefully cross to the other side #22, 2022, Unique photocollage.

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