Luitjen Hendrik Bieringa
Groningen 10 September 1942 - Te Whanganui-a-Tara 21 June 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Luit Bieringa. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family.
A lover of art and ideas. An art historian, gallery director, film maker, writer and educator who was a champion of artists and culture locally and internationally.
Beloved husband of Jan Bieringa. Brother of Aafke Drake. Beloved father of Sven, Olive and Kris and their partners Sarah, Otto and Louise. Grandfather to Stella, Lola, Thor and Uma. A generous friend and proud family man.
In lieu of flowers please please donate to a social or arts organization in need.
Leaving Legacies That Last - The Big Idea - June 23 2022
Innovative but pragmatic friend to arts community - Obituary, The Dominion Post - June 25 2022
Make It So - Robert Leonard - June 23 2022
Luit Bieringa, 1942-2022 - Te Papa Blog - July 02 2022