It was sad to hear of the recent passing of Desmond Kelly.
Best known as an actor, with many stage and screen credits. (NZ Onscreen has published an excellent tribute) Des was also a teacher, photographer and writer, and a significant contributor to the creation of PhotoForum and PhotoForum/Wellington.
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we acknowledge the recent death of photographer, teacher, historian, writer, and gallerist William (Bill) Main.
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of curator Ron Brownson. Amongst his wide curatorial interests, he was a strong supporter of photography and photographers, and of PhotoForum.
Read MoreAns Westra was one of New Zealand's most important documentary photographers. Active from the 1960s through to 2020s, she was made Companion of the Order of New Zealand Merit in 1998, and Art Foundation Icon in 2007.
Read MoreWe are saddened to learn of the recent passing of Gary Blackman.
Photographer, painter, teacher, writer, and long-time member of PhotoForum, Gary Blackman contributed work to many PhotoForum exhibitions and publications over the years.
Athol McCredie, Curator of Photography at Te Papa has just published a reflection on aspects of Gary’s work on the Te Papa Blog here.
Read MoreEssay remembering Luit Bieringa by Peter Ireland for EyeContact – 5 August, 2022
Read MoreWe are very sad to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague Harvey Benge, who died peacefully on Monday, 7 October, surrounded by his children.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11am on Friday 11 October at St Mathews in the City, Hobson Street, Auckland.
Read MoreEsteemed photographic artist Peter Peryer has died aged 77.
Read MoreIt is with great sadness that we learn that our good friend and colleague, Jocelyn Carlin has died after a long illness.
Read MoreAthol McCredie, Curator Photography, reflects on the life of New Zealand photographer Len Wesney.
Te Papa Blog, 17 August 2017
Read MoreTributes to photographer Glenn Jowitt
Read MoreA tribute by Peter Ireland
10 February 2014
Obituary by John B. Turner, 20 March 2007
Read MoreRemembered by John B. Turner
Read MoreObituary for Sally Symes by John B. Turner, 1996
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