Salon After D’Arc: Divination, Ritual and the Occult

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+11:00

State Library Victoria | Melbourne

State Library Victoria
Publisher/HostState Library Victoria
Salon After D\u2019Arc: Divination, Ritual and the Occult
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In our final Salon After D’Arc of the year, confront the supernatural forces shaping creative practice.
About this Event

Astrology. Ouija boards. Tarot cards. Why are we so fascinated with the occult?

In our final Salon After D’Arc of the year, confront the supernatural forces shaping creative practice.

Delve into how ancient rituals, traditions and enduring folklore influences artists and society today. How does superstition and science intersect? What are the potent forces guiding the artist’s hand in the act of creation?

Don’t miss out on a special collections viewing from 6.30pm.

Arrive curious, leave questioning everything.

Book now.



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Views expressed by the speakers do not necessarily represent the views of the State Library Victoria.


About Salon After D'Arc

Salon After D'Arc celebrates two strong female forces and is proudly funded by the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust. Named after the legendary heroine Jeanne D'Arc, whose statue has been anchored on the Library's forecourt since 1906, and honouring the legacy of philanthropist Helen Macpherson Smith, the series celebrates boldness, innovation and the courage to live according to your own values.

Salon After D’Arc welcomes the next chapter of Library supporters from the professional, creative, education and public sectors into conversation with today’s artists and thought leaders.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

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