Exhibitions
See one of our superb exhibitions and displays in the Exhibition gallery located at the library, highlighting our collection. Find out about current and forthcoming exhibitions and how the travelling exhibition program provides access to the Library's collection around the country.
Moratorium on outward loans to Exhibitions
1 March 2008 – 30 June 2010
In 2009 the National Library of Australia will commence construction of a new Treasures Gallery and a redeveloped Exhibition Gallery. In order to finalise the development and building stages of this extensive project the National Library is commencing a moratorium on all new outgoing loan requests for exhibitions for the period 1 March 2008 - 30 June 2010. more…
Current Exhibitions
Brutal, Tender, Human, Animal: Roger Ballen Photography
26 November 2008 – 29 March 2009
Exhibition Gallery
South African photographer Roger Ballen has lived and worked in Johannesberg for the last 30 years. During this period, he has principally depicted the people and places of his adopted land. Over time, his works have shifted from a documentary style to highly subjective psychological portraits. This exhibition spans his work from the 1980s to today.
Thomas Griffith Taylor: Prophet and Pariah
21 November 2008 – 22 March 2009
Visitor Centre
Thomas Griffith Taylor was a world traveller and mapmaking analyst. He held fast to hand-drawn illustrations—not just maps, but charts, diagrams and free sketches, ranging from surveys of the Canberra region to charts of historical and geopolitical struggles. This exhibition examines Taylor's shift from his training as a scientist to becoming an explorer, a climatologist, an ethnographer, a theorist of race and a philosopher of world peace.
Lords of the Ring: Arnold Thomas Boxing Collection
21November 2008 – 3 April 2009
Visitor Centre and 4th Floor
The Library’s Arnold Thomas Boxing Collection is Australia’s most extensive archive on boxing. This exhibition of photographs focuses on the development of boxing in Australia from the introduction of glove fighting in 1884 and throughout the twentieth century. The display includes photographs of many well-known Australian boxers, including Les Darcy and Lionel Rose.
More current exhibitions and displays
Forthcoming Exhibitions
Travelling Exhibitions
The
National Library of Australia has provided access to its diverse collection through an innovative Travelling
Exhibition program since 1994. Since its inception nearly two million people have visited
14 touring exhibitions at 118 venues in every state and territory.
Treasures Gallery
In
early 2009 the National Library will begin construction of its Treasures Gallery and
a new Exhibition Gallery. These state of the art display spaces will be the realisation of years of research, planning and fundraising.
Online Exhibitions
The Library has been producing online exhibitions and online publications since 1994. For online exhibitions and online publications. Visit Online Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
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the plunge. Exhibitions List
