Northland

Jos Divis, the photographer who saved a town

13:15 pm on 2 October 2024

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The museum is screening 'Jos.The Forgotten Photographer Who Saved a Town'. This accompanies 'Cast in Light: Life in a Mining Town', an exhibition showcasing Divis' photography from 1931 to 1935.

The screening is on Saturday 5 October 4pm – admission by koha. The movie was in theatres earlier this year, and can viewed online through two streaming services: Arovision and SkyGO

Photographer Jos Divis - the original 'selfie' photographer - outside his cottage circa 1920s, which is being restored by the Department of Conservation. Photo: Supplied via LDR