Michael Blazekk will be one of the neon artists featured.

Stefan’s Rainbow is one of Queensland’s most iconic neon signs.

Sydney has the King Cross Coca-Cola sign, New York has the lights of Times Square, and Brisbane has Stefan’s rainbow, which is one of 26 original neon signs you will be able to see in Neon exhibition these summer holidays, alongside photographs and original footage from State Library’s collection.

Neon explores the history of neon across Queensland from the 1940s to today, including the artists who transformed glass bending into an art form that became a symbol of urban life and popular culture across the world. Our former ASGA president and Life Member, Michael Blazek, will be just one of the industry icons featured.

The exhibition will run from Friday 6 December, 2024, through till Sunday 9 February 2025, and will be open from 9:00AM- 5:00PM on weekdays, and from 10:00AM until 5:00PM on weekends. Several events are being held during the exhibition, including:

• Saturday 7 December
  • Neon Exhibition Curator’s Tours
  • Neon Acrylic Lamps workshop
• Sunday 8 December
  • Neon Cinema – film screening of A Light Never Goes Out
• Thursday 19 December
  • Neon Exhibition Curator’s Tour
• Sunday 19 January
  • Neon Cinema – film screening of Blade Runner
• Thursday 6 February 
  • Neon Cinema – film screening of Dead End Drive-In

For more information, and to book for the above events, check the State Library of Queensland website