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'Hidden: Seven Children Saved'
Exhibition at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum
About: After nearly three years of construction the Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) opened its doors in November 2023. One of the significant additional offerings of the Museum is the new children-focused exhibition, HIDDEN, which explores the story of the Holocaust through the eyes of seven child survivors, who all made Australia their home later in life. Funded primarily by Gandel Foundation, HIDDEN is an interactive, immersive exhibition designed for ages 10+ which follows the life stories of children from various parts of Europe, who were in hiding throughout the Holocaust, reflecting in particular on the importance of choices, and how they can impact the world around us. The exhibition includes age-appropriate learning and experiences to ensure the lessons of the Holocaust are transmitted to the next generation.
Yitzhak Yedid: in this project, I composed and recorded the piano soundtrack for Hidden: Seven Children Saved, an exhibition at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum. Drawing inspiration from the poignant stories of the child survivors featured in the exhibition, my music aimed to capture the emotional depth of their experiences, blending elements of hope, loss, and resilience. The piano soundtrack complements the immersive, interactive nature of the exhibition, offering visitors a reflective and emotionally resonant audio experience that enhances the powerful narrative of survival and the importance of choice during the Holocaust.
Commissioned by: Melbourne Holocaust Museum & Art Processores
Awards:
MaGA Awards LARGE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Melbourne Holocaust Museum for Hidden: Seven Children Saved
Judges’ comments: The exhibition offers a beautifully designed, compelling experience for ages 10 and up. Through innovative storytelling and immersive elements, it creates a meaningful, interactive journey. By blending truth-telling with moral lessons, it connects historical narratives with contemporary learning, inspiring empathy and behavioural change. The exhibition effectively engages visitors with Holocaust survivors' stories, making it especially relevant and impactful for younger audiences. Its success is reflected in the positive feedback from students and teachers, showcasing it as a best practice for ageappropriate, emotionally engaging museum experiences.