Art New Zealand

Sue Crockford (1948-2023)

On 17 July Sue Crockford slipped out of this world.

I had lost not only a dear friend but someone I had been connected with for over 40 years.

When Sue Crockford closed her gallery in late December 2012, it marked the end of an extraordinary reign of 27 years as a gallerist. During that time, she transformed the way contemporary art was exhibited and promoted in New Zealand.

Her enduring legacy lies in this transformation. Sue's arrival into an art

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