Fred Graham (sculptor)
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| Born | Frederick John Graham 1 September 1928 Arapuni, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 9 May 2025 (aged 96) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Ardmore Teachers' Training College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Known for | Sculpture | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Brett Graham (son) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Frederick John Graham CNZM (1 September 1928 – 9 May 2025) was a New Zealand artist and educator recognised as a pioneer in the contemporary Māori art movement. In 2018, Graham was the recipient of an Icon Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand, limited to 20 living art-makers. In December 2024, he was appointed a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Māori art.