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Join an exclusive guided tour with curator insights into Creative Acts; State Library Victoria's latest exhibition that showcases artists and their inspirations. How does the third busiest library in the world curate an exhibition? With more than six million objects to choose from, where does a curator start and what sparked the idea for Creative Acts? Embark on a journey through gallery and exhibition spaces, uncovering treasures from the Library's vast collection. Guided by State Library Victoria storytellers, discover how the objects held in the collection both illuminate our shared past and spark stories that can inspire, challenge and generate creativity. Gain a curatorial insight into the Creative Acts exhibition, an ambitious display of nearly 600 collection items, from new commissions by visionary Australian creators to collection highlights from the Library.
With more than 4.5 million objects to choose from, where does the Library start for an exhibition? What treasures lie underneath the Library's Dome? Guided by State Library Victoria storytellers, gain exclusive insight into Rebel Heart: Love letters and other declarations, an exciting new display exploring love through the Library's extraordinary archive of soul-baring letters, intimate diaries and rare manuscripts, amplified in powerful new music commissions. Descend underneath the iconic Dome as you are led into key collection spaces usually off-limits to the public, unlocking treasures dating back to the 1800s. Learn about how the Library's grand gallery spaces hold incredible collections of love stories - woven through the displays of people, places and communities that have shaped Victoria.