Curator Talk: Disrupt, Persist, Invent

Description

Join National Archives curator, Catriona Donnelly, for a rare insight into the exhibition Disrupt, persist, invent: Australians in an ever-changing world, now on display in the State Library Gallery.

Gain an understanding of the stories behind the collection materials on display and take a deep dive into the background of the exhibition. From noisy protest to quiet persistence, Disrupt, persist, invent explores the many ways people have achieved social change in Australia. 

Discover powerful stories of people and their actions, from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Learn about Australia's progress in areas such as women's rights, marriage equality, science and technological invention and much more. 

Catriona Donnelly

Catriona Donnelly is the curator of the Disrupt, persist, invent exhibition and has worked at National Archives of Australia for five years. Before joining the Archives, Catriona worked on a variety of curatorial projects at the National Museum of Australia. Catriona’s curatorial approach combines her creative skills with her passion for delivering engaging content to a broad range of audiences. 

Image: Curator Catriona Donnelly at Disrupt, Persist, Invent at the National Archives of Australia. Photo: Kerrie Brewer.

Main Image: Protest signs in the Daintree Forest, 1984. NAA: B583, 1/1984 

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How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

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