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State Library of NSW
Paper Universe: The book as art
Where
State Library of NSW
State Library of NSWMacquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000Exhibition GalleriesWhen
Mondays to Thursdays, 9am to 8pm Fridays, 9am to 5pm Weekends, 10am to 5pm Monday 11 August to Sunday 3 May 2026
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 5 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.