Fred Graham

Frederick John Graham (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.