Max Quanchi

Dr. Max Quanchi is an Honorary Research Senior Fellow in History at The University of Queensland's School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry. His career spans decades of research in Pacific history, colonialism, and visual culture, with a focus on photography's role in cross-cultural encounters and historical documentation.

• Affiliation: The University of Queensland
• Academic Role: Honorary Research Senior Fellow

His research explores the intersection of colonial narratives, Indigenous representation, and photographic evidence in the Pacific Islands. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and books like Postcards from Oceania (2015) and Australian South Sea Islanders (1997). His 1994 PhD thesis examined early photographic practices in Papua (1880-1930).

Quanchi's recent articles (2020-2023) analyze colonial photography in New Caledonia, Pacific art exhibitions, and wartime memorials. These works emphasize visual histories, settler colonialism, and cultural identity. His collaborations with scholars like Kathleen Hawkes and Prue Ahrens highlight interdisciplinary approaches to Pacific studies.