Event information
- When
- 1 March 2025 - 1 June 2025
- Where
230 High Street, Maitland NSW 2320
- Category
- Exhibition and Shows
- Accessibility
- Welcomes people with access needs, contact venue/organiser for details
- Cost
- Free
- Facilities
- Cafe
- Car park
- Family Friendly
- Non-Smoking
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
Overview of this event
Mostafa ‘Moz’ Azimitabar’s story is one of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of art.
Born in Iran in 1986, Moz grew up in a country where his Kurdish heritage made him vulnerable to persecution. Fleeing harsh circumstances, Moz sought asylum in Australia in 2013 and was detained on Manus Island for the following six and a half years. Moz was then moved to a Melbourne hotel, where he spent the next fourteen months before being released in 2021.
Despite these challenging conditions, Moz found solace and strength in his creativity. His work as an artist, musician, writer, and human rights activist became a form of resistance—one rooted in a message of unity and love.
For Moz, the theme of love is central, both in his art and his activism. His quote “Love is how we kill the monsters. We are all one family, connected by our humanity” speaks to the healing and revolutionary power of compassion, understanding, and solidarity.
Contact details
Phone:
(02) 4934 9859
Getting there
230 High Street, Maitland NSW 2320
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