ART FROM GERMAN WORLD WAR 2 INTERNEES OF PERSIA IN AUSTRALIA

During World War 2 after the invasion of Persia (Iran) during which the Allies & Soviets took control of the country, German expats living and thriving in the country found themselves subject to internment in various detention camps in Australia, where the camps forged strong friendships and relationships.
Many detainees soon chose to remain in Australia after the war, becoming permanent residents, contributing to the diversified technology and culture of the country.

While in the camps, some recorded daily life by means of artwork. For the first time, many of the original artworks works are celebrated, described and made available here on this online platform.

The 80th Anniversary Of The Internment Of German Civilians In Australian WWII Camps

Throughout the pages of this website the prefix “R” indicates “apprehended by the British Forces in Iran”
and the number is an assigned detainee's ID number for each internee.

Project curated by Professor Pedram Khosronejad
Produced in association with Tim Stackpool, Inside The Gallery - Podcast

This project acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and gives respect to the Elders – past and present – and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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