Brian Brake: Lens on the World - Book launched, exhibition opened

Te Papa launched its new exhibition and eponymous publication Brian
Brake: Lens on the World at the museum last night. The exhibition, on until May 2011, is the largest retrospective of the internationally renowned New Zealand photojournalist's work and will tour throughout New Zealand after its showing at Te Papa. Author Witi Ihimaera, a close friend of Brake's, officially opened the exhibition speaking about Brake's mentorship and love of New Zealand.

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Te Papa's Chief Executive Michael Houlihan launches Brian Brake: Lens on the World


Exhibition curator and book editor, Athol McCredie and Jonathan Mane-Wheoki

Hema Temara, Wai-man Lau (who gifted Brake's collection to Te Papa) and Witi Ihimaera

Rangi Tinirau and Brett Mason

Footnote:
For The Bookman's earlier comments on thi stunning Te Papa Press publication link here.
And for Te Papa's website for exhibition details link here.
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