Year of Photography
Discover why the State Library is the home of photography in Sydney.
We’re celebrating photography in Australia and around the world with a year of extraordinary exhibitions, fascinating photographer talks and slide nights and behind-the-scenes tours.
Shot online
Explore a visual feast of 400 captivating moments by 200 photographers across three centuries.
Events
Wednesday 27 March
5.30 - 6 pm
Immerse yourself in Australia’s past as seen through the lens of Australian photographers. Join a curator-led tour of our photography exhibition.
Wednesday 27 March
6-7 pm
Join acclaimed photographer John Janson-Moore as he illuminates some of the stories behind his stills. Part of the Through my lens series.
Thursday 28 March
2-2.45 pm
Visit the Library’s photography studios to hear from our imaging team about digitising David Moore's Black Star archive.
Tuesday 16 April
6-7 pm
Join us for a discussion with a panel of distinguished photojournalists who are capturing our greatest sporting heroes on camera.
Stories
by Mark Dapin
Placing the filmmakers who work in war zones on the other side of the camera.
by Geoff Barker
A curator looks at the Library’s extraordinary image collection with fresh eyes.
by Steve Dow
A new Photography Gallery is the latest step in turning the Library inside out
Library Shop
Own fine art prints of your favourite photographs from the Library’s extensive collection.