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Salon After D’Arc: Divination, Ritual and the Occult

Date
08 October 2025, 7:00pm9:00pm
Cost$35 (general admission), $28 (concession, under 30s and paid member admission), $24 (First Nations admission)
Bookings Bookings required
Location Conversation Quarter
State Library Victoria

Astrology. Ouija boards. Tarot cards. Why are we so fascinated with the occult?

In our final Salon After D’Arc of the year, confront the supernatural forces shaping creative practice.

Delve into how ancient rituals, traditions and enduring folklore influences artists and society today. How does superstition and science intersect? What are the potent forces guiding the artist’s hand in the act of creation?

Don’t miss out on a complimentary cocktail on arrival, and a special collections viewing from 6.30pm.

Arrive curious, leave questioning everything.

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Our Salon After D'Arc series is an opportunity to delve deeper into interesting topics, make connections in the beautiful surrounds of the Library and view rare books acquired through the Women Writers Fund initiative. This event is supported by the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust.

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The views expressed by the presenting artist are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Library. The Library is dedicated to fostering open dialogue and creativity, supporting artistic expression and the exchange of diverse perspectives.