Comments on: William McAloon, 1969-2012

By: Tamarisk Sutherland

Tamarisk Sutherland — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:12:09 +0000

William, I was greatly impressed by you. From your speaking to our class when I was an art history and museum studies student, to being one of your colleagues at Te Papa, you were always so generous with your knowledge and time. Thank you William for giving so much to NZ Art History. You will be greatly missed.

By: George Hubbard

George Hubbard — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:02:49 +0000

George Hubbard
I ‘worked’ with William at ACAG on the messy KORURANGI show that opened the Gibbs new wing (Messy because I was still drinking heavily). Even though I couldn’t stand William I was aware that he tried his very best to juggle the institution, the artists and me to come up with a positive result. Without William there would have been no KORURANGI. Withoust Alexa there would have been no ACAG!
I stopped doing Maori shows after that experience.

By: Claire Regnault

Claire Regnault — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:51:58 +0000

Dear Margaret – the overwhelming ranges of emotions (including anger) experienced under such circumstances was very honestly and eloquently acknowledged by family and friends at William’s funeral. As a colleague, I think I can say our main emotion is one of extreme sadness.

By: Matthew O'Reilly

Matthew O'Reilly — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:09:22 +0000

Yes, Margaret, no doubt, …and this is balanced but the hurt, his hurt, and for some at least his remarkable gifts to us.

By: margaret dawson

margaret dawson — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:07:00 +0000

isnt anyone angry that he hurts his family and colleagues this way

By: Bronwyn Lloyd

Bronwyn Lloyd — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:36:27 +0000

Such very sad news. I admired William enormously. His passing is a huge loss to the New Zealand Art community. My sincere condolences to Courtney and to William’s family.

By: Carol Diebel

Carol Diebel — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:42:16 +0000

Very sorry to hear about William. I always learned from him. Sometimes in spite of him and sometimes in spite of me. But there was always the greatest respect for his knowledge and point of view.

By: Matthew O'Reilly

Matthew O'Reilly — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:37:39 +0000

As a private citizen, and as a lover of the art you studied and loved and knew so well, William, I salute your fine and committed mind, and acknowledge the support and insights given so readily. Your deep love of our art and belief in its power shone into my life, and I hope always to carry its light. Farewell.

By: Peter Taylor

Peter Taylor — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:37:03 +0000

Very sorry to hear this. My regards and good vibes to big bro Jim and the rest of the family.

By: Bill Angus

Bill Angus — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:34:00 +0000

After finding out this morning the news is still sinking in. Since 2008 and the Life & Vision Exhibition, William has become a fantastic mentor and friend to us at the Estate of Rita Angus. I can’t imagine the future without his input.
Our thoughts are with you