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Australian Library of Art

Discover highlights from The Australian Library of Art, a collection documenting art, craft and the history of the book.

Artist book
Artists' Books Collection
Explore Australia’s largest publicly available collection of artists’ books, featuring more than 1700 works.
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The history of Joseph and his brethren
History and Art of the Book Collection
This collection preserves rare and fine books that showcase the art, craft and history of print.
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Mr Pat Corrigan AM presenting Lindsay family letters and correspondence to the State Library of Queensland, Queensland Club, 7 October 1997. Premier of Queensland, Rob Borbidge and Deputy Premier Joan Sheldon accepted the gift which was one of the largest donations presented to an Australian library by an individual at the time.
Lindsay Collection of Pat Corrigan
This collection explores the Lindsay family of artists and writers, and the people and ideas that influenced their work.
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Leo Tolstoy How much land does a man need 1986
Australian Art Research Collection
Discover Australian art history through a collection spanning from before settlement to the 21st century.
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Boundless possibilities
Take a closer look at sculptural artists’ books in our collection.
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Australian Library of Art Showcase

Visit the Australian Library of Art Showcase on level 4, the space provides an opportunity to discover and explore the collections of the Australian Library of Art.
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Two men view an artists’ book displayed in a glass case in a gallery space.