Peter Entwisle
Encyclopedia
Peter Entwisle is a New Zealand
art historian and writer
, notably on the history of Dunedin
and of New Zealand art.
Born in England
, he moved to Dunedin as a child and was educated at George Street Normal School and the University of Otago
from where he graduated in 1975 with a BA (Hons.) and MLitt in philosophy.
Entwisle worked as a freelance journalist in England for several years before returning to Dunedin in 1980 where he became curator of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery
, a post he held for 20 years. Since 2000, he has again worked as a freelance writer, and as a regular columnist for the Otago Daily Times
. Several of his biographical writings have become part of the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
. He has also curated a number of art exhibitions.
Entwisle is involved in Dunedin's architectural heritage, and has been involved in several campaigns including those against structural changes to the exterior of the Dunedin Municipal Chambers and against the construction of the Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza. He has been a member of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust
since 1985.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
art historian and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, notably on the history of Dunedin
Dunedin
Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. It is considered to be one of the four main urban centres of New Zealand for historic, cultural, and geographic reasons. Dunedin was the largest city by territorial land area until...
and of New Zealand art.
Born in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, he moved to Dunedin as a child and was educated at George Street Normal School and the University of Otago
University of Otago
The University of Otago in Dunedin is New Zealand's oldest university with over 22,000 students enrolled during 2010.The university has New Zealand's highest average research quality and in New Zealand is second only to the University of Auckland in the number of A rated academic researchers it...
from where he graduated in 1975 with a BA (Hons.) and MLitt in philosophy.
Entwisle worked as a freelance journalist in England for several years before returning to Dunedin in 1980 where he became curator of the Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
The Dunedin Public Art Gallery holds the main public art collection of the city of Dunedin, New Zealand. Located in The Octagon in the heart of the city, it is close to the city's public library, municipal chambers, and other facilities such as the Regent Theatre.-History:The gallery was founded by...
, a post he held for 20 years. Since 2000, he has again worked as a freelance writer, and as a regular columnist for the Otago Daily Times
Otago Daily Times
The Otago Daily Times is a newspaper published by Allied Press Ltd in Dunedin, New Zealand.-History:Originally styled The Otago Daily Times, the ODT was first published on November 15, 1861. It is New Zealand's oldest surviving daily newspaper - Christchurch's The Press, six months older, was a...
. Several of his biographical writings have become part of the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography contains biographies for over 3,000 New Zealanders. It is available in both English and Maori. All volumes of the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography are available online....
. He has also curated a number of art exhibitions.
Entwisle is involved in Dunedin's architectural heritage, and has been involved in several campaigns including those against structural changes to the exterior of the Dunedin Municipal Chambers and against the construction of the Forsyth Barr Stadium at University Plaza. He has been a member of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust
New Zealand Historic Places Trust
The New Zealand Historic Places Trust is a non-profit trust that advocates for the protection of ancestral sites and heritage buildings in New Zealand...
since 1985.