Stacks of Danger: State Library NSW Tour
A thrilling and shocking treasure hunt awaits as you explore the State Library’s collections… underground and after dark. Discover unexpected works by radical artists, academics, authors, cultural critics, political and social thought leaders who have provoked public reaction, sparked controversy and started conversations that have lasted for centuries. It’s all in the stacks…
Why not make a booking now at the Library Bar for after the tour?
Duration: 1.5hrs
Restricted to ages 18+
This tour has been crafted by the curators at SLNSW especially for Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2024.
Please allow extra time for your arrival as tours will leave exactly on time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Tour commences at 5.30pm, Meet in the Mitchell Building foyer – State Library of NSW, 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney
This session has restricted access for those will mobility needs and is not possible for wheelchair users.
Photo courtesy of State Library NSW.
Presented by
Sarah Morley
Sarah Morley is a curator at the State Library of New South Wales. She has worked extensively with the Library’s archival and printed collections. Focussing on manuscripts, rare books and children’s literature, Sarah’s work encompasses collection acquisition, access, promotion and interpretation. She has curated numerous exhibitions and displays for the Library, most recently For All Time: Shakespeare in Print.
Margot Riley
Margot Riley is a curator at the State Library of New South Wales. She has worked extensively with the Library’s pictorial and printed collections. Focussing on paintings, photographs, magazines and ephemera, Margot’s role takes in acquisition, access, promotion, and interpretation activities. She has curated numerous exhibitions for the Library including the upcoming show PIX: People, Photos, Stories.
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