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A Secret Tear — Adam Maclay, photographer exhibition
Saturday 23 November 2024 to Saturday 15 March 2025
Free
A close up view of the people of Christchurch through a selection of poignant portraits and scenes of everyday life.
Singular and arresting images
Discover the evocative photography of Adam Maclay in an exhibition that offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of Christchurch’s residents.
Through a series of poignant portraits and everyday scenes, this collection captures a moment in time with striking clarity and emotion.
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Focus on Photography
Part of Focus on Photography is a collaboration between the National Library, City Gallery Wellington, and Adam Art Gallery, celebrating historic and contemporary photography in Aotearoa. Through a series of exhibitions and events, it highlights the medium’s ability to document, reflect, and transform the way we see the world.
Detail from portrait of an unidentified woman wearing a striped jockey's outfit and cap by Adam Maclay. Ref: 1/2-185902-G Alexander Turnbull Library.