A collage of photos taken by John Johns, the first official photographer for NZ Forest. Photo: John Johns
A years-long fascination with the life and photography of a man named John Johns has lead art curator Charles Ninow to make him the subject of his Karangahape Road gallery's second ever exhibition.
Born in the UK in 1924, John Johns emigrated to New Zealand as a young man, started as a forestry worker, and ended up being NZ Forest's first official photographer.
His broad collection of work conveys the fragility of nature and humanity's impact on it.
The exhibition includes a mix of Johns' well-known images as well as some previously seen ones provided by his family. Gallery owner Charles Ninow speaks to Kathryn.
