Through Shaded Glass: Women and photography in Aotearoa New Zealand 1860–1960
Shining the light on New Zealand’s women photographers.
Lissa Mitchell
Lissa Mitchell is Curator of historical photography at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. As well as their 2023 book Through Shaded Glass: Women and Photography in Aotearoa New Zealand 1860–1960 (Te Papa Press), they have contributed to several other books: An Alternative History of Photography (Prestel, 2022), New Zealand Art at Te Papa (Te Papa Press, 2018), Brian Brake: Lens on the World (Te Papa Press, 2010), and The Aotearoa Digital Arts Reader (Clouds, 2008). Lissa's next project with Te Papa Press, Slow Burn: Women and Photography from Te Papa's Collection will be published in 2026.
Photo by Yoan Jolly.
Books
New Zealand Art at Te Papa
A survey of Te Papa’s treasure trove of New Zealand art.
Brian Brake: Lens on the World
The complete life and work of Brian Brake, New Zealand’s best-known photographer, has at last been encapsulated in one stunning book.
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