Her book Sight Lines (1992)[1] was the first major survey of Australian feminist art.
[2] Kirby's research, writing and curatorial work on the Australian social and political movements gave rise to community engaged art in Australia, in particular the art and culture of the Labour movement.
[3] In 2006, Kirby collaborated on a series of exhibitions and events in Melbourne, Australia to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Australian Eight Hour Day movement.
The program of more than 15 events[4][5] was developed by the Victorian Trades Hall Council's Eight Hour Day 150th Anniversary Committee, in collaboration with Museums Victoria.
The Eight Hour Day 1856-2006, shown at ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) before travelling to other sites.