Dean Buchanan

Dean Leonard Buchanan (born June 22, 1952) is a New Zealand-based abstract and landscape painter. He has exhibited his artwork extensively in New Zealand, as well as in Chile, the US, Japan, and Switzerland. Buchanan's paintings can be found in public buildings and galleries both in New Zealand and overseas. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Buchanan is known for his advocacy in preserving New Zealand's natural environment. He successfully climbed Aoraki / Mount Cook in January 2007. Buchanan's notable solo exhibitions include shows at the Outreach Gallery in Auckland and the Little Maidment Theatre in Auckland. He has been a part of numerous group exhibitions as well, including the 'Young Contemporaries' at The Auckland City Art Gallery in 1971.