Tag: History

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Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition
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Rewind Forward: Creative in Residence Group Exhibition

Drawing from State archives, artists create works that reawaken Victoria’s historical narrative.

Kimono
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Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Victorian Artists Society 9x5 Exhibition

Victorian Artists Society 9x5 Exhibition

An homage to the 1889 Impressionism exhibition of small works painted on cigar box lids.

Bark Salon
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Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Designing Remembrance
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Designing Remembrance

An exhibition of alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial.

Taste of Combat
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Taste of Combat

Honouring the vital work of the Catering Corps and the evolution of military food.

Rituals: Gifts for the Gods
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Rituals: Gifts for the Gods

An exclusive international exhibition exploring the rituals and mysteries of ancient Greece.

Behind the Scenes Tours of the Victorian Archives Centre

Behind the Scenes Tours of the Victorian Archives Centre

Take a peek inside the drawers, boxes and cabinets of our state's archival repository.

Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River
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Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River

Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.

Memento Mori
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Memento Mori

Public murals influenced by the Fates of Greek mythology, inspiring passersby to embrace life.

Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation
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Make Believe: Encounters with Misinformation

Is it real or is it fake? Dive into how misinformation has shaped our lives and culture.

The Dirty Dozen
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The Dirty Dozen

Explore the stories behind the foods that made Melbourne.

Protest Melbourne
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Protest Melbourne

An exhibition about Victoria's long history of public protest.

Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River
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Yarra Birrarung: Artists, Writers and the River

Delve into Melbourne’s cultural and environmental history and celebrate the Yarra.

65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art
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65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art

An exhibition featuring more than 450 works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

Hidden Histories: A State Library Victoria Guided Tour

Hidden Histories: A State Library Victoria Guided Tour

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion
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Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

Belongings: Objects and Family Life
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Belongings: Objects and Family Life

An exhibition looking at some of the objects that have shaped family in Australia over the decades.

Making Modern Melbourne
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Making Modern Melbourne

This free exhibition examines the tumultuous twentieth century in Melbourne.

We Outside
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We Outside

An exhibition showcasing the resilience, identity and creativity of African-Australian youth.