Jellicoe & Bledisloe: Hamilton in the 90s

Jellicoe & Bledisloe: Hamilton in the 90s

David Cook

New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata

23 February - 15 May 2022

David Cook. Plunket Terrace. From the Jellicoe & Bledisloe series, 1993-1997

When photographer David Cook moved into Hamilton East, he was drawn to the colorful, creative and chaotic lives of his neighbours. With camera in hand, he explored back-yard mechanics to Sunday roasts, inventing an intimate documentary of a State Housing suburb in the 90s, moments before gentrification set in.

PhotoForum is proud to support the publication of the accompanying book, designated as PhotoForum #96, to be distributed to members after the opening of the exhibition.

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