Curator talk: Games and puzzles
Just Added

Curator talk: Games and puzzles

Join curator Alice Tonkinson for a look at some of the Library’s board games, puzzles and playing cards.

By State Library of New South Wales

Date and time

Wednesday, July 9 · 6 - 7pm AEST

Location

State Library of New South Wales

Maps Room, First Floor Mitchell Building Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Among the Library’s many printed treasures are dozens of games and puzzles that have delighted generations of children and adults alike. In this talk and viewing, curator Alice Tonkinson will show international examples such as 200-year-old jigsaw puzzlesand vibrant 20th century Japanese games as well as locally designed Australian board games that chart the development of the industry here. Far from being just about entertainment, these items reveal insights into history, culture and design and reflect moments that have captured the public imagination.


Alice Tonkinson is a Librarian in the Collection Acquisition and Curation branch. With a background in history, and museum and heritage studies, Alice has worked extensively with the Library’s maps, ephemera, bookplate and poster collections. She has curated many displays and exhibitions at the Library, including the 2022 exhibition Maps of the Pacific.


If you have any accessibility requirements in attending this event, please contact us at bookings@sl.nsw.gov.au. You can find more information about accessibility to our events here.

Tags

Organized by

State Library of New South Wales

The State Library collects and preserves materials and evidence relating to our place in the world and makes them accessible to everyone in New South Wales and beyond. Everyone is welcome at the Library – our inspiring spaces, rich collections, galleries, and cultural and learning programs are open to all.

Please note: by attending public events, you consent to photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, or reproduction for promotional purposes.

FreeJul 9 · 6:00 PM GMT+10