Fred Graham CNZM, 1928–2025
Leading Māori artist Fred Graham was a central figure in the development of contemporary Māori art and its recognition as an important strand of contemporary art within Aotearoa New Zealand art history.
Remembering those in the Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific art world
Selwyn Muru, 1937–2024
Selwyn Muru, (Ngāti Kurī, Te Aupōuri, Te Pātū, Ngāti Rēhia, Muri Kahara, Te Whakatōhea) passed away in January 2024. Muru was a gifted and influential artist, as well as a writer, broadcaster, teacher and orator. Here, Contemporary Art Curator Hanahiva Rose reflects on Muru’s work and legacy.
Jim Allen, artist, 1922–2023
New Zealand artist, teacher, and critic Jim Allen passed away on the 9th of June, at the age of 100. Allen was one of the most influential, visionary figures of his generation. Here Curator Modern Art Lizzie Bisley and Curator Contemporary Art Nina Tonga reflect on his work and remarkable legacy.
Ans Westra, photographer (1936–2023)
New Zealand photographer Ans Westra passed away on 26 February 2023 at age 86. Here curator of photography Athol McCredie reflects on some aspects of Westra’s work.
Audrey Eagle (1925–2022), botanical illustrator and author
We are saddened to hear of the recent death of New Zealand botanical illustrator and author, Audrey Eagle (1925–2022).
John Edgar ONZM, 1950–2021
Stone carver, sculptor and environmentalist, John Edgar has been a central figure in stone carving since the early 1980s. Here, Curator Decorative Art and Design Justine Olsen reflects on Edgar’s rich practice and influence on Aotearoa New Zealand’s stone carving and sculpting.
Remembering Marti Friedlander
It is with sadness that we at Te Papa learned photographer Marti Friedlander passed away in Auckland on Monday 15 November.
Remembering Alan Baker, the last Director of National Museum of New Zealand
Thu 26 Oct 2017
It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of another of our former senior staff members: Dr Alan Baker, the last Director of the National Museum of New Zealand.
News He pānui
Douglas MacDiarmid
We warmly remember Douglas MacDiarmid (1922–2020) with six colourful sketches he drew of his friend Helen Hitchings hitchhiking through France in 1953.
Closed
4 Nov 2020 – 15 Jan 2021
Exhibition Ngā whakaaturanga
Te Papa Pays Tribute to a Pioneering Art Scholar and Valued Mentor
13 October 2014 – It is with great sadness that Te Papa acknowledges the death of Professor Jonathan Mane-Wheoki (CNZM), the national museum’s Head of Arts & Visual Culture.
