A black-and-white photograph of four young men standing in a parking lot, wearing matching white soccer jerseys with "UNS" printed on the front. Their faces are cropped out, focusing on their uniforms, shorts, and footwear, which include a mix of soccer cleats and sneakers.

We Outside: Community Viewing

What
SPECIAL EVENT
When
General information
Grand Foyer, Community Gallery
Tickets
Free booking is essential

How do young African-Australians create spaces for connection and community? What challenges do they face in keeping these spaces alive?

Experience the community launch of We Outside, a striking exhibition showcasing the resilience, identity, and creativity of African-Australian youth through powerful photography.

We Outside is a visual documentary by Nigerian-Australian photographer Ayooluwatomiwa ‘Ibukun’ Oloruntoba, capturing event spaces created by and for young African-Australians in Melbourne.

A black-and-white photograph of three young women at an outdoor event, reacting playfully to the camera with expressive faces. They are dressed casually, wearing accessories like sunglasses and wristbands. A table with food, drinks, and utensils is in the foreground, while a van and event signage are visible in the background.
Image from We Outside Exhibition featuring young African Australians

Artist Bio  

Dr Ayooluwatomiwa 'Ibukun' Oloruntoba is a 27-year-old Nigerian-Australian analogue photographer based in Melbourne. With an MD/PhD in AI and dermatology from Monash University, his medical interest in the human condition informs his passion for documentary photography, capturing people, events, and cultural narratives.

Gifted a point-and-shoot film camera by his father in 2018, Ibukun has since explored various film formats, from 35mm to large format. A transformative visit to galleries in the U.S., where he encountered the work of photographers from the African Diaspora, deepened his commitment to representation. Recognising the lack of visibility in Australia, he now uses photography to celebrate and amplify African-Australian stories, working to carve out space for their narratives in the broader artistic landscape.

Supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants

City Of Melbourne

Accessibility

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.

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