Guy Needham

24/06/2026

The portrait of Kanamutico of the Vatwa tribe will be on the walls of The Glasgow Gallery of Photography in its upcoming Open exhibition, to be held in the UK from 7-31 October

22/06/2026

A tribute to Chapelaria Centro da Moda, a 128-year-old hat shop

"You're not buying a hat," José told me, turning one over in his hands like he was checking for a pulse.

19/06/2026

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

13/06/2026

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.

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.