Paper Universe - The Book as Art
State Library of NSW
Mon 11 Aug '25 – Sun 03 May '26
Overview
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…
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.