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Current exhibitions and displays

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All exhibition spaces are open from 10am to 5pm daily

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Exhibitions

ChiefJoseph Sacred Legacy

This internationally touring exhibition illustrates the broad and extraordinary diversity of North American tribes and pays homage to the famed photographer/ethnographer Edward S Curtis.

Venue: kuril dhagun, level 1
Date: 1 May – 1 Aug
Entry: Free

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Shot by our own mob Shot by our own mob

See Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as they see themselves through the camera lens. Opposed to being documented by outsiders; these photographs portray a sense of innate spirit and truth.

Venue: kuril dhagun, level 1
Date: 1 May – 1 Aug
Entry: Free

Originals is presented by the State Library of Queensland and Native Voices at the Autry, United States of America.

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Moonboy Indigenous Connections  Sidney Nolan's Rite of Spring Photographs by Axel Poignant

This exhibition is about the connections between the work of a photographer (Axel Poignant), artist (Sidney Nolan), choreographer (Kenneth MacMillan) and composer (Igor Stravinsky) and the Aboriginal peoples from north-eastern Arnhem Land. The photographs on display show how the ceremonial dances of the Kunibidgi, Burrara and Nakkara peoples, inspired a reinterpretation of a controversial ballet The Rite of Spring.

You can download a free copy of the exhibition catalogue.

There are several events associated with the exhibition in July and August.

School groups are encouraged to visit the exhibition and teachers can use these special curriculum notes [new window Document in PDF format 187kb].

Indigenous Connections is an Art Gallery of New South Wales touring exhibition.

Venue: Philip Bacon Heritage Gallery, level 4
           State Library of Queensland
           Stanley Place, Cultural Centre, Southbank
Date:   16 Jun - 31 Aug, open daily 10am-5pm
Entry:   Free

Indigenous Connections coincides with several other exhibitions on Nolan which are on display in Brisbane.

Sidney Nolan: A New Retrospective at the Queensland Art Gallery 6 June – 28 September 2008.

Sidney Nolan: The Slates at the University of Queensland Art Museum 11 April – 13 July 2008.

Sidney Nolan: A Poetic Vision at the QUT Art Museum 5 June – 17 August 2008.

Presented by the State Library of Queensland. The concept for this exhibition was initiated by Nancy Underhill and originally curated by Natalie Wilson, Assistant Curator, Australian Art, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Roslyn Poignant, Manager of the Axel Poignant Archive.

Project Manager: Alison Wishart, SLQ
Graphic Design: David Ashe, SLQ
Exhibition Registrar: Fe Skoufa, SLQ
Conservation: Gajendra Rawat, Sid Furber, SLQ
Image Production: Reina Irmer, SLQ
Moonboy backdrop recreation: Matt Dabrowski
Additional research:  Reference Services Arts and Humanities Team, SLQ

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Freestyle books - a virtual exhibition of the State Library of Queensland Freestyle Books - artists' books from the collection

Expect the unexpected when artists' books redefine the idea of the book in all shapes and sizes, using all manner of materials.

This stunning exhibition of sixty artists' books, selected from the Australian Library of Art's extraordinary collection, showcases the artists' unique interpretations and creative expression.

Find out more about Freestyle Books.

Venue: slq Gallery, level 2
           State Library of Queensland
           Stanley Place, Cultural Centre, South Bank
Date:  27 Jun – 12 Oct, 10am-5pm
Entry:   Free, no bookings required

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Displays

Infozone New Media Residency and Exhibition Project

Careful messenger Careful Messenger

New media artists explore the State Library and investigate new ways of interpreting and responding to its collections and spaces in the Infozone Residency and Exhibition Project.

Tim Plaisted’s Careful Messenger is a video projection from a game engine that portrays the role of the institution serving library visitors. Careful Messenger is the name of Tim’s grandfather’s WWI horse and the digital library search engine. It delivers information for any query however it can’t say if you’re asking the right questions..

Venue: Infozone, level 1
Date: 5 Jul - 14 Sept
Entry: Free

Presented by State Library of Queensland and Artworkers Alliance

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Talbot Family Treasures Wall

Positioned at the heart of the Heritage Collection suite of galleries and reading rooms on level 4, the 25 metre glass-walled exhibition space provides an up close view of rare items from the Collections.

Just gorgeous sheet music Just gorgeous sheet music

This exhibition presents some of the State Library’s finest examples of beautifully illustrated sheet music from 18th century Handel sonatas to 20th century jazz tunes. Sheet music can tell us a great deal, not only about the history of music publishing and cover design, but also about the musical tastes and social habits of those who purchased and enjoyed it. ‘Just gorgeous’ is how you will describe these treasures from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods. View the virtual exhibition of Just gorgeous.

Venue: Talbot Family Treasures Wall, level 4
Date: 22 Mar – 27 Jul, open daily 10am-5pm
Entry: Free

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Making do Making Do: Pioneering Gentry in North Queensland

Witness the novelty and hardships of life for 19th century pioneering
families through an intriguing collection of personal diaries,photographic albums, letters and books from British immigrants to Queensland.

Venue: Talbot Family Treasures Wall, level 4
Date: From 16 Aug, open daily 10am-5pm
Entry: Free

Careing for the collection Caring for the collections

Ever wondered how the State Library cares for its old books, newspapers and photographs? Want to know how to look after your own precious heirlooms? Then come and look at the display Caring for the Collections.

Every cultural institution has a responsibility to safeguard the collections with which it is entrusted. At the State Library, this important task is undertaken by the Collection Preservation Unit. This display wall contains windows into the staff work areas so that you can look 'behind the scenes' to see staff at work.

Venue: Display Wall, level 5
Date: Permanent Display
Entry: Free

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More information

School groups are encouraged to book for exhibitions tours. Please contact: 

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Last updated: 8th July 2008

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