Recently digitised

Portraits of Melbourne artists in their studios

Portraits of Melbourne artists in their studios

December 8, 2025

Ask a librarian, Collection spotlights, Our stories, Painting, Photography, Recently digitised, Victorian history, Visual arts:

John Hinds, an artist, photographer and active ROAR member from 1986 to 1992 spent time capturing artists he personally knew and the spaces that they used to create their works. His photographs captured a unique and often unseen time and place, creating an invaluable insight into the art scene in Melbourne.

Recently digitised: playbills from the Coppin Collection

Recently digitised: playbills from the Coppin Collection

September 12, 2025

Collection, Digitisation, Performing Arts, Recently digitised, Social life & customs, Theatre:

George Selth Coppin, an indefatigable powerhouse, was responsible for much of the popular culture that entertained theatre going audiences in the second half of the 19th century. State Library Victoria has recently digitised more than 1200 theatre playbills from its comprehensive Coppin Collection – a highly significant archive of theatrical history.