Exhibition Catalogues

The changing face of Victoria

Clare Williamson et al
State Library of Victoria 

Produced to accompany The changing face of Victoria exhibition in the Dome Gallery, this catalogue introduces the main themes of the displays which look at some of the people, places and events that have shaped life in Victoria over the past 200 years. Featuring images of photographs, paintings, drawings and artefacts from the exhibition, this catalogue guides the visitor around the gallery and through the multifaceted history of Victoria.

Gardenesque: A Celebration of Australian Gardening

Richard Aitken
The Miegunyah Press
ISBN 0 522 85127 4

To complement the exhibition, this superb illustrated book by Richard Aitken has been published by The Miegunyah Press in association with the State Library of Victoria. Gardenesque: A Celebration of Australian Gardening features over 200 colour illustrations, plus lively and authoritative text. The book acts as a detailed exhibition catalogue as well as a publication of lasting value.

Australian Modern: The Architecture of Stephenson & Turner

Phillip Goad, Rowan Wilkin and Julie Wills, 2004
The Miegunyah Press
ISBN 0 522 85125 8

This book was published in conjunction with the State Library to coincide with the exhibition of the same name. Offering a unique pictorial overview of the work of Stephenson & Turner, this book features drawings and photographs from the Library's collections. The accompanying text explores the ideas and innovations behind the firm's success.

Kelly Culture: Reconstructing Ned Kelly

Allison Holland and Clare Williamson, 2003
State Library of Victoria
ISBN 0 9750153 0 3

Written by the curators of the exhibition, this superb full-colour catalogue explores Australia's fascination with Edward 'Ned' Kelly and his enduring presence within our literature, visual arts, cinema, performing arts, music and popular culture.

All the rage: the Poster in Victoria 1850-2000

Christine Downer et al, 2001
State Library of Victoria
ISBN 0 95859595X

A record of the vibrant posters featured in the State Library of Victoria's All the Rage exhibition. This catalogue was produced with the assistance of the Gordon Darling Foundation and includes more than 40 full colour images on topics ranging from theatre, travel and war to advertising and contemporary political issues.