Since 2003, Somali-born photographer Abdi Roble has documented the forced dispersal of the Somali population from their traditional homeland. The black-and-white photographs in this exhibition document the transition of Somali communities from Africa to the United States. The exhibition includes images of Somali communities in Minneapolis; Columbus, Ohio; and Maine—three of the largest Somali-American communities. Another photographic series traces one family's journey from the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya to their arrival in California and subsequent resettlement in Maine.

This exhibition is organized by the Columbus Museum of Art and Arts Midwest, in partnership with the Ohio Arts Council. Ongoing support provided by the Columbus Foundation, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, and the Ohio Arts Council.

The Weisman's presentation of this exhibition is made possible with the generous support of

June 20 – September 27, 2009

Photographing Journeys: A Family Day
Saturday, June 20 – Noon–4 p.m. Free admission – Free shuttle (see details below)

Celebrate Somali culture at a day filled with interactive family activities.

Ongoing activities, noon–4 p.m.:

• View the exhibition
• Create digital photos and a collaged map box about your family
• Take your souvenir photo in a black-and-white photo booth
• Get a temporary henna design on your hand or foot from artist Henna V
• View photographs by local high school students
• Enjoy complimentary Somali food
• Watch "What's With the Hijab?," a video made by local youth

Scheduled activities:

• Hear traditional Somali stories told in Somali and English by Said Ahmed (12:30, 1:30, and 2:30 p.m.)
• Meet artist Abdi Roble (1:00 p.m.)

A free shuttle will cycle from the front parking lot of the Brian Coyle Center in Minneapolis to the Weisman, leaving every 15 minutes starting at 11:45 a.m. The last shuttle departs the Weisman at 4:00 p.m.