Once Upon A Time: Fairy Tales In The Library An... Now

The display showcases the transition of fairy tales from oral traditions shared around hearths to the lavishly illustrated "Golden Age" books of the 19th and 20th centuries. Featuring rare items from the University of Melbourne’s Special Collections , the exhibition highlights how iconic figures like the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Charles Perrault were reimagined through the eyes of legendary illustrators. Key Highlights

The exhibition explores how these tales escaped the printed page to influence film, fashion, and contemporary art, proving that we never truly outgrow the need for "Once Upon a Time." Once upon a Time: Fairy Tales in the Library an...

Fairy Tales in the Library and Beyond," which was hosted at the University of Melbourne’s Old Quad. This piece is designed for a newsletter, blog, or event program. The display showcases the transition of fairy tales