Paper Universe – The Book as Art
Highlights
- Explore nearly 100 unique artists' books at the State Library, revealing innovative interpretations of the traditional book.
- Marvel at creations by renowned artists like Ed Ruscha and Judy Watson, showcasing diverse materials and techniques.
- Experience the intimate stories told through art, with works ranging from five centimetres to an impressive 40 metres.
- Immerse yourself in a transformative exhibition that elevates the concept of a book to extraordinary artistic heights.
Paper Universe – The Book as Art showcases close to 100 rarely seen works from the State Library’s remarkable collection of artists’ books. Featuring striking and innovative creations by leading artists including Ed Ruscha, Judy Watson, Bill Henson, Nathalie Gautier-Hartog and more, the exhibition reveals how artists transform the idea of a book into works of art.
Ranging in size from just five centimetres to an astonishing 40 metres, and made from a range of materials and techniques, these works reveal intimate, moving and powerful stories beyond the written word.
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