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Join us for a live in-gallery activation of Untitled (Death Song) by Megan Cope, exploring sound, memory and loss.Untitled (Death Song) is a sound-based artwork that reflects on Country, memory, loss and listening. Inspired by the call of the yellow-eyed Bush Stone-curlew – a sound understood as a harbinger of death in Quandamooka culture – the work invites audiences to consider how sound carries meaning, memory and cultural knowledge.For this event, the work is activated live through the work’s sound designer, Isha Ram Das, and a group of musicians, creating an immersive, time-based listening experience within the gallery. The activation transforms the space into a shared environment for focused listening and quiet reflection.Presented as an intimate gallery experience, this event invites audiences to slow down, listen deeply and engage with sound and presence in a collective setting.This event runs in conjunction with Dearly Departed: death in life, State Library’s exhibition drawing on rich collections of objects and stories to explore how social, cultural, spiritual, historical and political forces have shaped Queenslanders’ attitudes to death and dying. Attendees are encouraged to visit the exhibition before or after the event to deepen their engagement with its themes and artworks.Content noteThis event engages with themes of death, loss, memory and remembrance. Content may include sound, imagery or discussion that some people may find emotionally affecting. You’re welcome to participate at your own pace and to step away or take a break at any time.This event may include references to, or recordings of, people who have since passed, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Join us at the Edge for a two-session workshop on the innovative world of projection mapping and gain the skills to bring stories to life through video onto different surfaces. Projection mapping is an exciting art form that merges video, light, and architecture, transforming static objects into vivid displays for visual narratives. Within this hands-on workshop, you'll experience the creative journey from concept to realisation. We’ll show you how to edit and map projections onto hard surfaces using the Library’s digital video collection content. Perfect for those looking to develop a practical understanding of video installations, or creatives looking for innovative ways to present narratives. The workshops aim to equip participants with the confidence to start their own video projection journey, and would be great for anyone eager to explore the intersection of digital creativity and public art.This workshop occurs over two consecutive workshops Saturday 11 April and Saturday 18 April. It is expected you will attend both Saturday sessions as they build upon each other. Before you bookParticipants must be over 16 years of age. Please read through our Getting Started at The Edge page which includes terms of use. You’ll find answers to age restrictions, what to bring, what to do if you’re running late, refunds and more. Please become a State Library member before you arrive. If you already have a State Library member account, make sure you know your login details as you may be required to login during the workshop to access State Library computers, and to make bookings for equipment. Please contact us if you need support to participate in this event and consult State Library of Queensland's conditions of entry before making your booking. To find out more about what else is on offer, read up on The Edge and our make and design space. You can also subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.

Recommended for children aged 0 - 5. Join us at kuril dhagun for a lively sing-along featuring all your favourite songs and rhymes! Learn some fun games, yarn about the world around us, and discover the vibrant artworks and resources celebrating First Nations people and communities. Did you know a kuril is a native marsupial found near kurilpa point, while dhagun means earth, place or country. Learn to say g’day in one of hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, connect with First Nations stories through specially selected picture books and enjoy the view of the beautiful Maiwar river. No bookings required for this free activity. Just drop in to have some fun. First 5 Forever is a family-centred program providing free playful experiences to support Queensland families on their child’s journey through the first 5 years. The program is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. Privacy information We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.