Uncover banned books and explore free speech with Brigita Ozolins and the State Library and Archives of Tasmania.
Books, history, art and conversation collide in Revolution & Silence, an exhibition and series of talks at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania. Explore free speech in Brigita Ozolins’ installation Revolution & Silence and uncover banned books and their stories.
Revolution & Silence exhibition
Revolution & Silence includes an installation by Tasmanian artist Brigita Ozolins in the gallery of the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition considers George Orwell’s 1984, exploring the forces that try to silence free speech and the revolutions that rise in response. These works contextualise Orwell’s novel amongst contemporary political upheaval, AI, fake news, and the unchecked power of social media.
The State Library and Archives of Tasmania has curated and displayed a collection of books that have been challenged throughout history, and today. This exhibition represents and interprets diverse points of view through a collection of banned, restricted and controversial books. Read some of these books and more during your visit in the ‘Silenced Reading’ library.
Free exhibition
5 June – 5 October 2025
State Library and Archives of Tasmania
Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts
91 Murray Street,
Hobart, Tasmania
Opening hours
Closed public holidays
- Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Closed public holidays
Free entry, no bookings required
