Guy Needham

Botonho & baby in coffee table book The mother and baby from the Vatwa tribe are amongst the images selected for this year's New Zealand Camera book

Last night the Dani exhibition, produced by Portugal's Incubator Gallery and MIRA Galleries, opened in Porto with photographer Guy Needham in attendance to share what it was like living with the unique tribe.

The Vatwa of Angola: Guy Needham

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

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📍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.