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Joelle Gergis on our sunburnt country

In this audio discussion, Dr Joëlle Gergis looks at the long-term history of Australian climate variability.

26 Jul 2018 Duration: 42:04

Ruth Pullin on Eugene von Guérard

Watch a short video of Ruth Pullin discussing the work of colonial landscape painter, Eugene von Guérard.

28 Mar 2018 Duration: 02:01

Michelle P Brown on the art of the islands

Listen to a lecture by Professor Michelle P Brown on Celtic, Pictish, Anglo-Saxon and Viking visual culture in Britain and Ireland.

31 Jan 2018 Duration: 01:04:06

In the studio with artist Rick Amor

Artist Rick Amor explains why he's gifted his vast print archive to State Library Victoria.

13 Nov 2017 Duration: 02:01

One object, many stories: Matchbox labels

Hear an expert panel discuss the striking design and cultural context of the Library's collection of mid-century Japanese matchbox labels.

9 Nov 2017 Duration: 54:56

Behind the scenes of 'World of the book'

See a short time-lapse video of the installation of the Library's 'World of the book' exhibition in the iconic Dome Galleries.

7 Nov 2017 Duration: 00:35

Author in-conversation: Robert La Nauze

Listen to author Robert La Nauze talk with Graeme Davison about the work of colonial cabinet makers George Thwatites and sons.

24 Aug 2017 Duration: 33:22

Charlie Farrugia on PROV land records

Hear an overview of PROV's land records in this insightful talk by Charlie Farrugia, presented during Family History Feast 2017.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 57:16

Sarah Ryan on the Library's Maps Collection

Gain insights into the Library's remarkable Maps Collection in this talk by Sarah Ryan, presented during Family History Feast 2017.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 37:38

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