We had a special conversation with artist Luke Cornish, celebrating the bold, intricate, and politically charged stencil work of ELK.

Topic

The term ‘cartoon’ is from the Italian cartone, meaning paper. In the middle ages, it was used to refer to sketches that had been drawn for larger works, such as canvases, frescos, tapestries or mosaics. From the nineteenth century, a cartoon came to mean an amusing illustration in newspapers, magazines or online.

The Main Reading Room houses a collection of sculptures and paintings inspired by Indigenous stories of the Australian landscape.

Explore 2 different examples of artistic responses to the Second World War. 

Join artists Eleanor and Giovanni in conversation with Enlighten Creative Director Adam Deuisen, as they discuss their artistic practice and inspirations.

We celebrated the final days of our Hopes and Fears: Australian Migration Stories exhibition, with our drop-in art and craft school holiday activity.

Library staff recently attended the Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST), returning with new acquisitions, knowledge and connections.

Dr Caren Florance presented a lecture on her 2024 National Library Fellowship research into artists' books (books made by artists as art).

Explore Philippa Webb's vibrant artist’s travel diaries and learn about her artistic style.

The remarkable and little-known story of Australia's most accomplished artist of the interwar European avant-garde.