Guy Needham

11/06/2026

06/06/2026

At the opening of The Dani of Papua, GARD Gallery, Rome last night.

20/05/2026

Two weeks to go until The Dani debut in Roma...

25/04/2026

The Vatwa of Angola: Guy Needham

Experience these amazing works in person and be transported in the depths of Angola through storytelling photographs. 

Find us at:
📍81 Denmark St, Kew VIC

🖼️ Online Catalogue now available. Link in bio.

Guy Needham presents a compelling series of portraits documenting one of the oldest indigenous communities of Angola’s Onconcua region. Captured during time spent living alongside the Vatwa, these works highlight their semi-nomadic way of life, rich cultural identity, and the striking visual traditions expressed through adornment, texture, and connection to land.

Visit our gallery to experience The Vatwa of Angola in person and immerse yourself in the resilience, beauty, and cultural depth reflected in these powerful and intimate portraits.

24/04/2026

Continuing their tour of major European cities, in June the Dani of Papua will next be making their inaugural showing in Rome, at GARD Galleria Arte Roma Design. I'll be at the opening on 5 June talking about what it was like living with this tribe.

Continuing their tour of major European cities, in June the Dani of Papua will next be making their inaugural showing in Rome, at Italy's GARD Galleria Arte Roma Design.

11/04/2026

Great opening night last night for the first exhibition of www.thevatwa.com. A big thank you to all those who came along and I spoke to at Ladder Art Space.

03/04/2026

The Angolan south western tribe will be making an appearance in Austria at an upcoming pop-up exhibition...

The Angolan south western tribe will be making an appearance in Austria at an upcoming pop-up exhibition

27/03/2026

NEW UPCOMING EXHIBITION: The Vatwa of Angola by Guy Needham

Opening Night: Fri 10 Apr, 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: 11 April - 2 May 2026

Guy Needham’s practice sits between documentary and portraiture, capturing intimate encounters with Indigenous communities around the world. In The Vatwa of Angola, he turns his lens to one of the region’s earliest inhabitants, tracing identity, tradition, and resilience through a striking series of portraits.

Join us for The Vatwa of Angola, where ochre-covered skin, intricate adornment, and lived connection to land speak to enduring cultural knowledge. Needham’s images invite reflection on what we value, offering a quiet counterpoint to the pace and priorities of contemporary life.

09/01/2026

2026 has been a big year already for the Vatwa of Angola - appearing in Rome and Boston - and now getting ready for Melbourne in April...

See the exhibition about one of Angola's oldest tribes, the Vatwa of Angola