Nonne, images through generations
- Date
- 6 May - 24 August 2018
CO.AS.IT Italian Historical Society & Museo Italiano is proud to present Nonne, images through generations, an exhibition that showcases the role of the Italian Australian nonna through historic and contemporary photographs.
This evocative exhibition draws on the remarkable photographic collection of CO.AS.IT’s Italian Historical Society as well as contemporary images and stories specifically collected from members of the Italian community.
Whether it is a long distance or absent nonna, a virtual one, a masterchef or great story-teller, we all have or have had a nonna. This exhibition reminds us of the role they have played in our lives and in our community. Join us in celebrating their wisdom, strength, perseverance, resilience and their great cooking!
Exploring this topic has revealed the often overlooked a group of women whose lives have been extraordinary in many ways. The nonne of yesteryear like the nonne of today face challenges in our society, but their dedication and unconditional love for their grandchildren is never questioned.
Nonne, images through generations opens on Sunday 6 May and closes on Friday 24 August.
It is part of the Multicultural Museums Victoria inaugural ‘Grandmothers’ project. The project explores the accomplishments, tradition, wisdom and the fundamental familial role of the Chinese, Greek, Muslim, Jewish and Italian grandmothers, through exhibitions and accompanying events programs.
SAVE THE DATE!
FREE OPEN DAY - Sunday 6 May 2018, 1-5pm
Join us to celebrate the launch of Nonne, images through generations and enjoy a performance from La Voce della Luna Italian Women’s Choir from 3 to 4pm. No bookings required.
CHAT & TEA AT NONNA’S - Tuesday 8 May 2018, 11am
Enjoy a free curator-guided tour of the exhibition followed by tea and Italian biscotti. Bookings essential through Trybooking.
Principal Partner – MMV Grandmothers Project
Image:
Nonna Sebastiana in her garden with granddaughter Angela, preparing home-grown tomatoes for bottling. Richmond, 1957. CO.AS.IT Italian Historical Society Collection (P-00956)