A Migrant Perspective: Stars Over the Silhouette Book Launch at Galaxy Event Center
Event Details & Host Information
Host & Organiser: Association of Indian Architects in Australia (AIAA)
Event Sponsor: gallery Nava Rasa
Venue: Galaxy Event Center — GF Unit 4, 401 Pacific Highway, Artarmon, NSW 2064
Date & Time: 29 September 2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
A Migrant Perspective: Stars Over the Silhouette — In Conversation with Mukul Damle at Galaxy
A story of migration, identity, ambition and finding your place in a new world.
On 29 September 2026, Galaxy Event Center in Artarmon was proud to host a thoughtful and inspiring Members Network Roundtable and book launch in partnership with the Association of Indian Architects in Australia (AIAA). The evening featured a rich conversation with Mukul Damle, author of Stars Over the Silhouette — a book that explores the experiences of a young Indian navigating life, ambition and identity after moving overseas.
For Galaxy, the evening was particularly meaningful because it brought together literature, migration, architecture and community in one room.
From India to Australia — A Journey of Discovery
Stars Over the Silhouette follows Hari, a young man who moves overseas in search of a new future. Much of the story unfolds in Australia, as he encounters new people, new experiences and the complexities of trying to find himself in an unfamiliar environment. The novel blends suspense, adventure and introspection and is loosely inspired by real-life experiences.
Mukul himself moved to Australia for postgraduate studies and subsequently built a career as an architect. His professional life and creative interests come together in the book, making his story particularly relevant to a room that included people with their own journeys of migration and professional transformation.
The title itself has a beautiful connection to the journey between India and Australia. Mukul has spoken about travelling from Delhi to Sydney and looking out of the aircraft window at dusk when the idea for Stars Over the Silhouette came to him. The image of stars appearing and disappearing became a metaphor for remaining true to yourself while navigating a changing world.
More Than a Book — A Conversation About Belonging
Migration is often described through practical milestones — moving countries, finding work, building a career and creating a new home.
But there is another side to migration:
Who do we become when we leave the familiar behind?
How do we retain our identity while adapting to a new culture?
How do our ambitions change?
And how do we find a sense of belonging while building a new life?
These are some of the questions that make Stars Over the Silhouette particularly interesting from a migrant perspective.
Mukul’s story also reflects a generation of Indians who came to Australia at a time when international migration looked very different from today. His experiences offer a window into the uncertainty, excitement and possibilities that come with starting again in another country.
A Room of Architects and Migrant Stories
Organised alongside the Association of Indian Architects in Australia (AIAA), the event brought a special architectural perspective to the evening.
Indian-origin architects have contributed significantly to the built environment of Sydney and Australia, while carrying with them ideas, experiences and influences from another part of the world. Architecture itself is a journey between places — it is about creating spaces where people live, work, connect and belong. That made Galaxy a fitting setting for a conversation that connected migration, creativity, architecture and storytelling.
Special thanks to gallery Nava Rasa for sponsoring this memorable event.
Why Stories Like This Matter
At Galaxy, we believe that an event venue is more than four walls. It can be a place for a celebration, a workshop, a business conversation, a cultural gathering — or a story that deserves to be heard.
Mukul Damle’s Stars Over the Silhouette reminds us that journeys across borders are also journeys within ourselves. And sometimes, the most important part of migration is not simply finding a new place to live, but discovering who we are along the way.
Thank you to Mukul Damle, the AIAA, gallery Nava Rasa, and all the attendees for sharing this journey, perspective, and community spirit with us.
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