Paul Johns (artist)

Paul Johns
Born1951
Christchurch
NationalityNew Zealand
Alma materIlam School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury
Known forLGBTQ+ art activism and exhibitions
StyleConceptual film, installation and photography

Paul Johns (born 1951) is a conceptual artist and photographer living in Christchurch. Johns is one of a small number of gay artists who were early activists in New Zealand supporting and advocating for the recognition of the LGBTQ+ community in the arts.