A Recipe for Life The Food That Shapes Us
What can food tell us about who we are as Western Australians?
Food is more than sustenance – it is a foundation of memory and a record of heritage, carrying the histories of migration, tradition, and identity. Food is a commodity, a resource and a source of comfort (and sometimes conflict).
From nostalgic restaurants, iconic advertising and timeworn recipes to radical social change and environmental transformation, the State Library invites you to take a seat at the table of Western Australia’s food heritage.
Tickets for launch event coming soon.
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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.
Past, present and future exhibitions. From the comfort of home see digital exhibitions featuring images from the State Library's Collection.
Cafe information and food policies.
Related Events
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Join us at the table for the launch of the State Library's latest exhibition exploring WA’s food heritage. The launch event includes a panel conversation featuring WA food luminaries Max Veenhuyzen, Dale Tilbrook, George Kailis, Kate Lamont and Russell Blaikie.