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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Australian Inspiration

James Soweveby
Waratah by James Sowerby, in A Specimen of the Botany of New Holland by James Edward Smith, 1793 Photograph: James Sowerby/Supplied
 

The Australian Inspiration exhibition displays prized Australian treasures held by the State Library of New South Wales, such as Jorn Utzon’s original sketch of the Sydney Opera House.

The exhibition shows how the Opera House, the koala, the waratah and other Australian icons were first depicted, and how they have evolved to become national emblems.

Type of Event: Art and design

Venue: State Library of New South Wales
Macquarie St
Sydney NSW 2000

Date: from 8 July to 27 September 2015

Price: free

Website: State Library of New South Wales

Telephone: (02) 9273 1414

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