25/08/2026
PULL, POP, PUSH celebrates the art and craft of moveable books at State Library of SA 📚
While the delicate originals sit in cases, their scaled-up counterparts celebrate the intricate narrative and illustration details, their clever construction, and powers of optical illusion. You can literally walk down the Tunnel under the Thames and follow the many funny narratives onboard the Ark, all the while comparing the much smaller originals. Sound books also feature, with their clever paper bellows and string action, accompanied by previews of the real sounds they make.
We designed the exhibition to bring these wonderfully intricate books to life at a scale where you can explore, interact and really appreciate the ingenuity behind them. From the spatial design to the oversized interpretations and interactive moments, every detail was designed to make the magic of moveable books feel tangible 💫
Pull, Pop, Push runs until the end of January 2027, and is a free exhibition at the State Library of South Australia.
Read more about our work on this exhibition at artprocessors.net/pull-pop-push-state-library-south-australia
Documentation by James Field