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David McAllister on his career and the importance of dance

Watch the 2019 Redmond Barry Lecture presented by David McAllister, AM on his career at the Australian Ballet and the importance of dance.

26 Jul 2019 Duration: 38:58

Robert Thomson on truth, trust and tech

Watch the 2019 Keith Murdoch Oration presented by the Chief Executive of News Corporation, Robert Thomson, on truth, trust and technology.

16 Apr 2019 Duration: 21:54

Audio: Robert Thomson on truth, trust and tech

Listen to an audio-only presentation of Robert Thomson delivering the 2019 Keith Murdoch Oration on truth, trust and tech.

16 Apr 2019 Duration: 21:46

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

Dr Chris Kutarna debate: humanity is on the right track

Watch an absorbing debate in four rounds, presented by Dr Chris Kutarna in State Library Victoria's Corporate Speakers series.

21 Mar 2019 Duration: 54:48

Louise Anemaat on the unseen art of the First Fleet

Watch Louise Anemaat present the 2019 Foxcroft Lecture on early-colonial artworks acquired by the State Library of NSW in 2011.

1 Mar 2019 Duration: 52:14

Ned Kelly is moving

Watch as Ned Kelly's iconic armour is deinstalled in preparation for its display in the new Victoria Gallery exhibition, opening in 2019.

21 Feb 2019 Duration: 01:17

About the Library's fellowship program

Hear from several Library fellows as they discuss their work and experiences at the Library.

21 Feb 2019 Duration: 02:54

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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