Arts commentator Courtney Johnston has a special focus on two exhibitions honouring the life work of Guy Ngan in Aucklandand Wellington.
Brian Brake, Craft New Zealand - Guy Ngan, c1980. Digital scan of black-and-white film. Collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Gift of Mr Raymond Wai-Man Lau, 2001.
Annie Lee, Homage to Guy Ngan (series title), 2017. Digital scan of Kodak Tri-X film. Courtesy of the artist.
Annie Lee, Homage to Guy Ngan (series title), 2017. Digital scan of Kodak Tri-X film. Courtesy of the artist.
Guy Ngan, No. 98, 1978. Bronze. Collection of The Dowse Art Museum, Dame Doreen Blumhardt Collection. Photo: Jess O’Brien.
Guy Ngan, Sunbottle, 1976. Oil on board. Private Collection. Photo: Jess O’Brien.
Guy Ngan, Series 8, 1973. Screen print on paper. Private Collection. Photo: John Lake.
Installation view, "Guy Ngan: Habitation" at The Dowse Art Museum
Installation view, "Guy Ngan: Habitation" at The Dowse Art Museum
Installation view, "Guy Ngan: Habitation" at The Dowse Art Museum
Installation view, "Guy Ngan: Habitation" at The Dowse Art Museum