Two fantastic events about the life and work of renowned photographer Brian Brake
Later this month, Rotorua Museum will host two fascinating events in association with the Brian Brake: Lens on the World exhibition currently on display.
Free Talk: The Illustrious Life of Brian Brake
Sunday 19 February at 2pm
Athol McCredie, curator of the exhibition Brian Brake: Lens on the World, will give a free illustrated talk on the work of Brian Brake (1927-1988).
McCredie will trace the photographic journey of Brian Brake’s works and explore the themes that run through his photography. McCredie is currently the curator of photography at Te Papa and has been involved in photography since the 1970s.
Short Film: Painting with Light – Brian Brake Rediscovered
Friday 24 February at 5.30pm
The Museum will screen the documentary Painting with Light – Brian Brake Rediscovered.
Featuring stunning footage, exclusive interviews, and photographs from a private collection, renowned cameraman David Paul presents a behind the scenes look at Brian Brake and at his signature methodology for becoming New Zealand's most successful photographer.
Through the film, Brian Brake’s life story unfolds with lively recollections by his closest friends and revealing anecdotes from his professional and life partner, Raymond Lau.
Film Duration: 45 minutes
Film Rating: PGR
Ticket Price: $2.00*
*The ticket price is in addition to museum admission, which is free for Rotorua residents with proof of residency.
About Brian Brake
Brake first made his name as an international photojournalist in the 1950s and 1960s, photographing for picture magazines such as Life and Paris-Match. He first gained international prominence with his Monsoon photo-essay on India in 1961.
Brake was also known for the best-selling 1963 book (co-produced with writer Maurice Shadbolt), New Zealand, Gift of the Sea. In the 1980s his name became synonymous with images of taonga from the Te Māori exhibition.
The exhibition Brian Brake: Lens on the World is on display at Rotorua Museum until 22 April and features 165 photographic reproductions from Te Papa's collection. It is the first comprehensive retrospective of this notable Magnum photographer's work, spanning his forty-year career.