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.

 
Marilyn Monroe during filming of The Seven Year Itch

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

Photograph: © Eve Arnold/Magnum Photos, Marilyn Monroe during filming of The Misfits, Nevada, USA, 1960


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Photo by Chris Budgeon - Winner of the 2012 Head On Portrait Prize

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

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