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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

Joseph Kosuth

Watch this video to gain insights into the theory and practice of the internationally renowned conceptual artist Joseph Kosuth.

5 Oct 2017 Duration: 01:39:31

2017 Australian Poetry Slam: Victorian winner & runner-up

Watch the impassioned spoken-word performances that won first and second place in the 2017 Australian Poetry Slam Victorian state finals!

22 Sep 2017 Duration: 04:34

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

Don Grant Lecture 2017: Dr Charles Fahey on European land settlement in Victoria, 1850–1940s

Watch the annual Don Grant Lecture, delivered as part of Family History Feast 2017 by historian Dr Charles Fahey.

21 Aug 2017 Duration: 54:40

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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