Category Archives: Exhibitions

Exhibition: Autumn River, Persimmon Moon

By Ellen Randva | Published: April 3, 2012
AUTUMN RIVER, PERSIMMON MOON Exhibition 3-30 April 2012 Rare Books & Special Collection Level 1, Barr Smith Library This exhibition is composed in response to a precious old book brought back from Japan by Sir Samuel Way in the 19th century. It inspires the poetics of the ancient capitals of Kamakura and Kyoto. The title of the exhibition, “Autumn River, [...]
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Exhibition: Paper Cuts by Chinese artist Guan Xiaoyun

By Steve | Published: March 6, 2012
Understanding China: Paper Cuts by Chinese artist Guan Xiaoyun 20 February to 31 March 2012. This selection of Guan Xiaoyun’s work is displayed in three parts: Tales of Twelve Ladies from Dream of Red Mansions in Jinling City (红楼梦金陵十二钗) The Elegant Eight of the Qinhuai River (秦淮八艳） Romance of the Western Chamber (西厢记) Chinese Paper Cutting or Jianzhi (剪纸) is the original form of [...]
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Exhibition: Erik Satie in words, pictures and music

By Steve | Published: June 14, 2011
Rare Books & Special Collections in collaboration with the JM Coetzee Centre for Creative Practice and Art & Heritage Collections present: Things seen on right and left Erik Satie in words, pictures and music Exhibition Level 1 & 3, Barr Smith Library 9 June until 24 July 2011 Download the Catalogue
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Past Exhibition: The Book that Changed the World

By Steve | Published: March 29, 2011
The Book that Changed the World: A Bible Exhibition on the Occasion of the 400th Year Celebration of the King James Version. Special Collections Foyer Level 1, and Level 3 Foyer, Barr Smith Library 2-28 April 2011 Presenting historic Bibles from the Bible Society Australia’s national archive collection, supported by a display of Bibles from Rare Books [...]
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Past Exhibition: Understanding China

By Steve | Published: March 11, 2011
Exhibition of Chinese language textbooks sponsored by the Confucius Institute at the University of Adelaide 23 February -30 March 2011 Foyer, Rare Books & Special Collections, Level 1, Barr Smith Library China has long been an enigma to outsiders. With China set to play an increasingly central role in the lives of South Australians in coming decades, the need [...]
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Past Exhibition: Treasures from Rare Books & Special Collections

By Steve | Published: March 11, 2011
We have an exhibition of treasures from our Rare Books and Special Collections, on display in the Foyer until the end of April.
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Exhibition: Angela Valamanesh: A Little Bit of Everything

By Brenna Cook | Published: October 28, 2010
The University of Adelaide Art & Heritage Collections and Rare Books & Special Collections invite you to an exhibition of Angela Valamanesh’s work, A little bit of everything (link to PDF document). The exhibition will be on display 29 October – 5 December during Barr Smith Library opening hours. Free — all welcome
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Exhibition: A way to explore sculpture working within a landscape: Palmer Sculpture Biennial

By Steve | Published: September 6, 2010
Art & Heritage Collections of the University of Adelaide invites you to: A way to explore sculpture working within a landscape: Palmer Sculpture Biennial Artists Greg Johns and Gavin Malone in conversation with Mirna Heruc, Manager Art & Heritage Collections 1 – 2pm Wednesday 8 September 2010 Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library The University of Adelaide, North Terrace Campus Free [...]
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Exhibition: Catherine Buddle – 'Full Circle'

By Alan Keig | Published: July 29, 2010
The University of Adelaide Art & Heritage Collections invite you to view the latest exhibition in their Cultural Illuminations series. Catherine Buddle’s ‘Full Circle’ will be on display on Level 3 South of the Barr Smith Library from 30 July to 29 August 2010, during normal Library opening hours. ‘Full Circle’ is a mixed media exhibition exploring [...]
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Exhibition: Year 12 Art and Design

By Alan Keig | Published: November 2, 2009
An exhibition of Year 12 Art and Design by the 2009 Visual Arts Studies students from University Senior College is on display on Level 3 South of the Barr Smith Library. The works are on display during normal Library opening hours.
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