Unwanted Treasures?

John B. Turner, Butcher Shop, Main Road, Johnsonville series 1966-69

John B. Turner

Artor Contemporary

12 Fitzroy Street, Ponsonby, Auckland

11 Dec 2024 - 30 Jan 2025

Opening 6.00pm, Wednesday 11 December


John B. Turner’s Unwanted Treasures? exhibition showcases decades of his photographic artistry while addressing the pressing issue of preserving New Zealand’s photographic heritage. Drawing from Turner’s writings, the exhibition highlights the challenges faced by analogue collections due to limited resources and inadequate preservation efforts, urging action to secure these visual histories for future generations.