Curiouser and curiouser
Collection, Exhibitions, News:
To mark the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s book, the first edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is going on display in our free Mirror of the World exhibition.
Two-time Victorian champion slam poet heads to Sydney for national championships
News:
This Sunday, Abe Nouk will head to the Sydney Opera House to tread the boards against the best spoken words artists in the country vying for the title of national Australian Poetry Slam champion for 2015.
New Listening in Arts : Paris to St. Petersburg, Mondo Rock to Madder Lake
Some great new arrivals in popular and rock music, film soundtracks, musical theatre, classical music and opera for your listening pleasure.
Carlton’s bluebirds
In the 1970s and 80s, the Carlton Bluebirds added a touch of glamour and excitement to Carlton home games with their high leg kicks, cheeky dance routines, and dedicated pom pom waving.
The letter that changed history
On this day 100 years ago, journalist Keith Murdoch penned the Gallipoli letter. The highly critical account, written to Australian Prime Minister Andrew Fisher, is said to have influenced the withdrawal of allied troops from the peninsula.
I’d rather be at home having a cuddle with Gwen!
FAMILY HISTORY FEAST BLOG “I’d rather be at home having a cuddle with Gwen!” These are words that Trooper Clarence ‘Clarrie’ Atkinson wrote in his diary while on active military… Read More ›
From Russia with love: treasures from the Hermitage
Decorative arts, Painting, Rare Books & Arts, Visual arts:
Melbourne is currently experiencing a little bit of Imperial Russia with the exhibition, Masterpieces From the Hermitage: the Legacy of Catherine the Great, now showing at the National Gallery of Victoria. Here at the State Library of Victoria you can bury yourself in these treasures all year round.
European labour stamps on Australian furniture
Social life & customs, Such was life:
Why did furniture made in Victoria prior to 1960 have to be stamped ‘European labour only’?
The Ian Potter Foundation donates $10 million to restore iconic Queen’s Hall
News:
State Library Victoria is delighted to announce that The Ian Potter Foundation will become the lead philanthropic donor for the refurbishment of the Library’s historic Queen’s Hall through a $10 million donation from the Foundation.
New creative play activities for children
News:
Today we’re celebrating our younger readers at the Library for International Literacy Day, with a brand new Play Pod theme inspired by Alison Lester’s classic children’s book ‘Are we there yet?’
Such was life
Early views of Melbourne by Robert Russell
Surveyor and artist Robert Russell published an early survey of Melbourne featuring the Yarra Falls that determined the site for the foundation of the township. He also produced drawings and watercolours of the Yarra Falls from where his cottage was located.
Arts
Collecting Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie was a leading author of the golden age of detective fiction whose books continue to excite, delight and intrigue readers. To celebrate her outstanding legacy, State Library Victoria recently acquired first editions of some of Christie’s most popular titles.
