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Dangerously Modern exhibition

Dangerously Modern exhibition

Explore the art and lives of 50 trailblazing women artists in the major exhibition
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On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people
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Paper Universe: The book as art

Paper Universe: The book as art

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
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RELICS: A New World Rises

RELICS: A New World Rises

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® brick worlds in an extraordinary exhibition by LEGO® Masters winners.
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The Model Makers

The Model Makers

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.
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Beyond Service: Veterans’ New Journeys Exhibition

Beyond Service: Veterans’ New Journeys Exhibition

Discover the work of 2025 Anzac Memorial Veteran Artist in Residence, Hugh Semple.
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Christopher Kulendran Thomas: Safe Zone

Christopher Kulendran Thomas: Safe Zone

An exhibition combining painting and television—two historical mediums of soft power—across two major bodies of work
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Euan Macleod: Glacier

Euan Macleod: Glacier

An exhibition inspired by the rugged beauty of the Haupapa Tasman Glacier, New Zealand
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Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025

Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2025

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12
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Little Things by Roma Lestal

Little Things by Roma Lestal

The small but meaningful things that make us happy
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MCA collection: Artists in focus

MCA collection: Artists in focus

A changing display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s collection artworks.
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Mervyn Bishop: Close Up

Mervyn Bishop: Close Up

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.
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Mushroom Ocean Food Art Photography Exhibition

Mushroom Ocean Food Art Photography Exhibition

Exhibition of Culinary Mushroom Photos by Kate Ireland running as Part of Head On Photo Festival Open Program
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Owen Rye: A Review

Owen Rye: A Review

Solo exhibition of recent and rare ceramic works
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Paddy’s x State Library NSW Photography Exhibition

Paddy’s x State Library NSW Photography Exhibition

History in the heart of Haymarket: Paddy’s celebrates community and culture through visual storytelling
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Primavera 2025: Young Australian Artists

Primavera 2025: Young Australian Artists

An annual exhibition profiling emerging Australian artists aged 35 years and under.
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Same Like Yesterday

Same Like Yesterday

Virlkuthalypila and Other Stories from Our Country
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The Australian Dream?

The Australian Dream?

Tim Ross casts his eye across the State Library’s archive to explore ideas of home and the Australian dream of home ownership.
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The Curious World of Pamela Allen

The Curious World of Pamela Allen

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.
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The Paintings Gallery

The Paintings Gallery

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.
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Theme Park Rides: Art with Lego and K’nex

Theme Park Rides: Art with Lego and K’nex

An unmissable exhibition of breathtaking, working models that blend art, play, and innovation.
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there is birdsong

there is birdsong

Contemporary ceramics by four female artists exploring themes of environment, joy, heritage and family
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Treasures of the Anzac Memorial

Treasures of the Anzac Memorial

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934
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under her skin #7

under her skin #7

Photographic exhibition by Edmond Thommen
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Unfinished Business

Unfinished Business

A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.
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Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life

Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.
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Group Show / IMMERSION

Group Show / IMMERSION

Discover drawing processes where excessive, cumulative and durational mark-making results in states of utter immersion.
20 Nov 2025
Viewpoints group show

Viewpoints group show

Work by Kate Parker, Philippa Granwal, Pam Smith and Irene Whitton
20 Nov 2025
Data Dreams: Art and AI

Data Dreams: Art and AI

Data Dreams considers AI and its impact on contemporary life through the work of 10 visionary artists.
21 Nov 2025
Medieval Treasures

Medieval Treasures

Punch Street Gallery unveils 30 gold leaf gilded religious icons
21 Nov 2025
SWELL, Form in clay and on paper

SWELL, Form in clay and on paper

Chunky clay and bold drawings—swollen forms that pop with colour, pattern and texture.
21 Nov 2025
culdesac, culdesac, culdesac

culdesac, culdesac, culdesac

An exhibition commemorating hip hop’s 50th anniversary
22 Nov 2025
Kerwayne Berry: TLC — Texture | Light | Colour

Kerwayne Berry: TLC — Texture | Light | Colour

Rooted in an obsession with the elemental, these paintings evoke the texture of our land, sky & water.
22 Nov 2025
Mind Games: Art Alive

Mind Games: Art Alive

Designed for ages four and up, Mind Games: Art Alive offers more than 60 mind-bending installations
22 Nov 2025
Dorcas Bennett Tinamayi | Mothers Story

Dorcas Bennett Tinamayi | Mothers Story

Dorcas Bennett Tinamayi Mrs Bennett's Daughter | "Mothers Story"
29 Nov 2025
Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz

Exhibition: Hidden Icon by Joanna Pinkiewicz

A body of work inspired by the profound visual and theological legacy of Polish painter Jerzy Nowosielski.
3 Dec 2025
The 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025

The 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025

Discover tea culture at the 6th Sydney Tea Expo 2025—tea makers, tastings, ceremonies & cultural exchange.
5 Dec 2025
WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025

WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025

Celebrate creativity at the WEA Sydney Art Exhibition 2025 – where student talent and community shine!
10 Dec 2025
Talk: Ada Ackerman on art in the age of AI

Talk: Ada Ackerman on art in the age of AI

Talk with Ada Ackerman shares her research into how contemporary artists think about AI
14 Dec 2025
The Hooligans

The Hooligans

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery
19 Dec 2025
Art After Dark – Tujiko Noriko and Mara

Art After Dark – Tujiko Noriko and Mara

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets
20 Mar 2026
Art After Dark – Allara and Liam Keenan

Art After Dark – Allara and Liam Keenan

Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station on Friday evenings with music, art and outdoor food markets
3 Apr 2026
Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds

Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2025!
12 Oct 2026