Brian Brake
New Zealand photographer (1927-1988)
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Summary
Brian Brake was born on June 27, 1927[1], in Wellington[2]. He died on August 4, 1988[3]. He worked as a photographer[4], photojournalist[5], and film director[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: New Zealand[8]
- Employer: New Zealand National Film Unit[9], Spencer Digby Studios[10]
- Educated at: Christchurch Boys' High School[11]
- Notable work: Snows of Aorangi[12]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13], Governor General’s Art Award[14]
- Member of: Magnum Photos[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Unmarried partner: Raymond Lau[17]
- Archives at: Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa[18]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[19]
- Family name: Brake[20]
- Given name: Brian[21]
- Student of: Spencer Harry Gilbee Digby[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[25]
- Has works in the collection: Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki[26], Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa[27], Victoria and Albert Museum[28], Photography Collection[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[30]
FAQs
Where was Brian Brake born?
Brian Brake's place of birth was Wellington[2].
What did Brian Brake do for work?
Brian Brake worked as a photographer[4], photojournalist[5], and film director[6].
Where did Brian Brake go to school?
Brian Brake was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School[11].
What awards did Brian Brake receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13] and Governor General’s Art Award[14].