Dunedin Hospital removes artwork by late artist John Middleditch

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 3:23pm

In this story Richard Chambers

Health New Zealand has removed two paintings and a sculpture plaque by John Middleditch from Dunedin Hospital. The decision follows allegations from two women claiming the late artist sexually abused them as children during the 1970s. The organisation also decided not to display his work in the new hospital.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Mar 2025, 4:30am

   Middleditch artworks removed from hospital (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 2:47pm

   Dunedin Hospital removes artwork by prominent artist John Middleditch (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZTue 4 Mar 2025, 3:23pm

   Dunedin Hospital removes artwork by artist John Middleditch (opens in new tab)