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Paradise
Possessed Curator: Michelle Hetherington |
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Dates of Opening 6 August 1998-7 February 1999 Exhibition Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pmFriday-Sunday 9am-5pm
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Paradise Possessed - EventsThe National Library of Australia is proud to present Paradise Possessed: The Rex Nan Kivell Collection. An astute connoisseur, Nan Kivell's magnificent collection documents the European discovery, exploration and colonisation of the South Pacific over three centuries. Visit the exhibition and learn more about the drawings, paintings, manuscripts, books and rare maps - many on show for the first time. Join us for lively talks and events highlighting different aspects of the Rex Nan Kivell collection. Lunchtime TalksJoin curators and staff for a behind-the-scenes view of the exhibit. Free admission. Every other Thursday at 12.30 pm, starting 13 August.
Marks of Culture: Tattooing in the PacificThe well-known performance artist and tattooist Ex de Medici speaks about the culture of tattooing in the Pacific. Sunday 23 August, 3 pm, LG1 Theatre. Free admission. Pacific ReadingsHear regional writers reading their short stories about life in the Pacific. Thursday 24 September, 2.30 pm, LG1 Theatre. Free admission. All that GlittersJoin Derek McDonnell, one of Australia's foremost antiquarian dealers and co-director of Hordern House, for an insight into the world of collecting. Sunday 4 October, 3 pm, LG1 Theatre. Free admission. For further information on the exhibition, associated events and merchandise, please telephone 02 6262 1160. National Library of Australia |
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