Exhibitions
Exhibitions at the State Library of New South Wales – current, past and future – seek to engage audiences with the extraordinary range, breadth and depth of our collections.
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Nelson Meers Foundation
The Nelson Meers Foundation supports the State Library of New South Wales in presenting its outstanding collection of rare and historic items to the Australian public through the Heritage Collection series.
Magnum on Set
- Open:
- 18 May 2013 – 23 June 2013
- Venue:
- Exhibition Galleries
Intimate portraits of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Charlie Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor and John Wayne are among the 116 images on show in Australia for the first time. Magnum On Set features portraits of film stars and directors, captured by a variety of Magnum photographers, from 12 Hollywood movies including The Seven Year Itch, Rebel Without a Cause, Moby Dick and Death of a Salesman.
A Magnum Photos Touring Exhibition
Presented in association with Head On Photo Festival
Head On Portrait Prize
- Open:
- 18 May 2013 – 23 June 2013
- Venue:
- Exhibition Galleries
Head On Portrait Prize, Australia’s most critically acclaimed photographic portrait competition and exhibition, reflects a vibrant, diverse cross-section of new and traditional photographic practices. Prizes are awarded to three photographers for the best Australian contemporary photographic portrait.
Presented by Head On Photo Festival in partnership with State Library of NSW
Photograph: Chris Budgeon; winner Head On Portrait Prize, 2012
