Australian flora in art

In the climate of national passion for the Federation, Lucien Henry's spectacular stained glass windows in Sydney Town Hall were metaphors for the growing confidence in the emerging Australian style of decoration from the late 19th century.

In art and architecture, in literature and music and in our homes, the unique beauty of Australian flowers and plants inspired a movement that helped define our national identity. Curator Margaret Betteridge will share some of the highlights in Australian art from over 30 years of research - and celebrate their contemporary relevance today.

Margaret Betteridge is the curator of the City of Sydney’s civic collection. She enjoys sharing special stories about Sydney through some of the City of Sydney’s fascinating and intriguing objects and archives.