Photography, geology and ecology: researching an old/new medium
Application process
A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm 22 September 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
Project number
401
Project description
Photography is a medium with its own unique material and critical art histories, many of which are connected to the extractive geologies of the planet. You will contribute to growing scholarship on photographic history in Aotearoa. You will conduct research into New Zealand artists whose work draws on Nineteenth century understandings of chemicals, geologies, and whenua. You will be introduced to working with photographic collections through online collection research.
This is a unique opportunity to work closely with nationally significant collections, and present new considerations of photography in contemporary environmental and art historical contexts.
Familiarity with New Zealand art history is required, and basic knowledge of historical photography is desired.
This project is for a single student.
Location
Mainly working remotely or flexibly.
Supervisor
Professor
School of Arts and Media