Ans Westra
Through the lens of Ans Westra
Dutch-Kiwi photographer Ans Westra has captured on film some of the quintessential images of New Zealand life over her many decades behind the camera. She's remains deeply proud of her Dutch heritage… Audio
Galleries re-awakening and sharing their collections and exhibi
Arts correspondent Julia Waite joins Kathryn to talk about how Covid-19 has been an opportunity for galleries have 'leaned in' to their own art collections, and are sharing more of the art here in New… Audio, Gallery
Ans Westra: a life's work digitised
The National Library has digitised and preserved over 150,000 negatives from photographer Ans Westra. Ans's friend and agent David Alsop and half-sister Yvonne talk about Ans and the project. Audio, Gallery
A living museum for Ans Westra
A unique collaboration between a private dealer gallery, Suite and the Alexander Turnbull Library to create a living museum for the work of photographer, Ans Westra. David Alsop of Suite Gallery and… Audio, Gallery
Ans Westra - Damning Pictures
In a new book, photographer Ans Westra delivers a strong message to New Zealanders to consider the environment we are leaving for our children. The book includes photographs that show a damning… Audio
Ans Westra and David Alsop
Dutch-born NZ photographer joins founder of the 'Suite' Gallery in Wellington where The Westra Gallery will open tonight. Audio
Washday Remembered
Photographer Ans Westra and the re-publishing of her iconic publication Washday at the Pa, 47 years on from when it unconsciously captured New Zealand's social and cultural issues of the time. Audio