Exhibitions
Current and Upcoming Exhibitions
The First Twenty Years
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Experience an exhibition tracing two decades of work by Perth-based small press comic publisher Gestalt, championing Australian comic creators and showcasing an underrated narrative art form that continues to defy expectations.
Photography Exhibition
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See the work of some of WA's best photographers from 2025. Spanning a range of styles and subjects, this exhibition showcases the winners and finalists of the third annual awards.
The Food That Shapes Us
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An exhibition exploring what food tells us about who we are as Western Australians. From nostalgic eateries, iconic ads and timeworn recipes to radical social change and environmental transformation, take a seat at the table of WA’s evolving food heritage.
It’s a Barrel of Fun!
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Get ready to go wild. Swings open the doors to a world where imagination runs riot and animals talk back in this animal-themed exhibition of picture book artwork from the State Library Collection.
Online Exhibitions
History, Home, Family, Love, Identity … and why we collect it
Behind every collection or pile of Stuff! is a collector moved by the secrets or human stories accompanying each object. In Stuff!, we asked State Library staff to select items from our collection that resonated with them. The result is a personal and surprising scrapbook of WA history.
What Road Are You Going To Take?
Step inside and take a virtual tour of the Laurel Nannup: What Road Are You Going To Take? exhibition. The exhibition brought together major printmaking works from celebrated artist Laurel Nannup, traversing her early life through 'child eyes' as a member of the Stolen Generation.
Online Exhibition
Discover the forgotten history of cameleers in Western Australia. Between 1870 and 1920, around 20,000 camels and 4,000 men travelled to Australia to help explore and develop the country's arid interior. Often referred to as "Afghan Cameleers", they came from incredibly diverse nationalities,. Despite their important role, they were subjected to discrimination and hostility.