Georgiana McCrae's paintbox and easel
Take a guided look at Georgiana McCrae's portable paintbox and easel, featured in 'The changing face of Victoria' in autumn 2019.
22 Mar 2019 Duration: 01:48
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Clement Meadmore and the modernist wave
Hear from a select panel of design experts as they reflect on Clement Meadmore’s enduring impact on Australian design.
7 Feb 2019 Duration: 01:02:04
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Watch a short video of Ruth Pullin discussing the work of colonial landscape painter, Eugene von Guérard.
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Artist Rick Amor explains why he's gifted his vast print archive to State Library Victoria.
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Hear an expert panel discuss the striking design and cultural context of the Library's collection of mid-century Japanese matchbox labels.
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See a short time-lapse video of the installation of the Library's 'World of the book' exhibition in the iconic Dome Galleries.
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