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* Commercial and artistic interests mix in Africa Mar 19, 2008
There is work by some of South Africa's top artists such as William Kentridge, photographer David Goldblatt and Gerard Sekoto, regarded as one of the fathers of African modernist painting. The rest of the continent is well represented with El Anatsui and Owusu-Ankomah from Ghana and Beninese artist Romuald Hazoume. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Liberation's legacy: A museum series looks at the contemporary black experience Jan 26, 2008
William Kentridge Prints, shown in two parts from February 9 until April 27 and June 21 until August 24, presents the images of a South African artist who works in the tradition of socially and politically engaged artists such as Hogarth, Goya, Daumier and Kollwitz ... In (Un)Civil Engineering: William Kentridge's Allegorical Landscapes, Enwezor says he will address the role of landscape in Kentridge's work "within the context of post-apartheid culture." A daylong symposium on Saturday, March 1,... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
'Animated Painting' an exploration of hybrid approaches Nov 5, 2007
Among the artists on view, South African William Kentridge is something of the old master. His films do something primal: They bring drawings to life. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SFMOMA's Neal Benezra balances art and money Sep 7, 2007
New acquisitions made during Benezra's tenure - of works by Gordon Matta-Clark, Hans Haacke, William Kentridge, Kiki Smith - do not rock even the art public as do names such as Mark Rothko, Robert Rauschenberg, Rene Magritte and Piet Mondrian, collection boosters from the late '90s ... Major acquisitions: Ann Hamilton's "Indigo Blue," now on view; key works by Dan Flavin, William Kentridge, Gordon Matta-Clark, Hans Haacke. (San Francisco Chronicle)
But is it art? Sep 2, 2007
For a William Kentridge, you can pay anything between R10000 for a graphic print, R400000 for a drawing and R1. 2-million for a sculpture. (iAfrica.com)
Art For Our Sake Aug 9, 2007
" The Fishers have purchased works from some of the world's most famous modern artists, storing it away in their homes and in two galleries at the Gap's waterfront headquarters. The hallways leading to Fisher's office look like museums in their own right. One hallway features a series of colorful Mick Jagger portraits by Warhol, a Picasso lithograph and a wall covered in Lichtenstein pop art. Whimsical Calder mobiles float from ceilings, walls and hangers. Art experts say it is not the size of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
William Kentridge: Works on Paper from 1980's and 1990's Feb 1, 2007
Priska C. Juschka Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of prints and drawings from the 1980s and 1990s by the renowned South African artist William Kentridge (b ... IMAGEWilliam Kentridge Conservationist Ball Charcoal, pastel and gouache on paper 59 x 106 in. (AbsoluteArts.com)
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William Kentridge: Works on Paper from 1980's and 1990's - Priska C. Juschka Fine Art - absolutearts ... "William Kentridge: Works on Paper from 1980's and 1990's" 2007-02-01 until 2007-03-03 New York, NY, USA United States of America ... Priska C. Juschka Fine Art is pleased to present an exhibition of prints and drawings from the 1980s and 1990s by the renowned South African artist William Kentridge (b. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Contemporary art: The new status investment Jan 27, 2007
After Guitart returned to her home in New York, she realized she had developed the desire to own fine art, and regretted not having purchased a print by William Kentridge, a South African artist whose works deal with exploitation and colonialism. European fairs, Guitart said, are "very casual, very businesslike even a bit boring and stodgy." In Miami, by contrast, "you could definitely feel the party ambiance," she said. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
Narrative Artists Jan 5, 2007
The live auction features 20 contemporary paintings, sculptures and drawings by distinguished artists, including Chuck Close, Faith Ringgold, Miriam Schapiro, Elizabeth Catlett, Will Barnet, William Kentridge and Sandy Skoglund. "There are a number of artists of color who are very well known (that are featured) because we've always emphasized diversity as the mission of the center," Ms. Brodsky says, "the idea of reflecting the changing populations of the world and the fact that it's no longer a... (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
In Home & Design | Couple's home is a showcase of world-class works Dec 10, 2006
There are also two works by William Kentridge, the best-known South African artist, who is being collected by the major players in the art world. Striding Man, a charcoal, hangs in the main gallery at balcony level. (The Miami Herald)
Opera Guide for the 2006-07 Season Nov 1, 2006
The South African artist William Kentridge will stage "Die Zauberflte." Sept. 5, "Die Entf?hrung aus dem Serail" www. lamonnaie. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
MOCA Unleashes Podcast Series Sep 3, 2006
The threesome chatted about the groundbreaking exhibit Robert Rauschenberg: Combines on view at MOCA through Sept. 4, lending insider information such as the story behind the stuffed Angora goat featured in Rauschenberg's well-known work "Monogram." Additional downloads of "MOCA Art Talks Presented by Gallery C" include presentations by performer Rachel Rosenthal, curator Michael Darling, artist William Kentridge and a conversation between Rauschenberg and author Dave Hickey. page 2, 9/4/2006. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Nasher Museum to exhibit video artists' work Jul 21, 2006
The seven video artists are William Kentridge of South Africa; Sigalit Landau, who lives and works in Israel; Jun Nguyen-Hatsushiba, who was born in Tokyo and lives in Vietnam; Norwegian artist Sven Pahlsson; Albania-born Anri Sala, who lives in Paris; Fiona Tan of Indonesia; and Artur Zmijewski, who lives in Warsaw, Poland ... -- "Ubu Tells the Truth" (William Kentridge, 1997, 8 minutes, color, sound, DVD projection) ... -- "History of the Main Complaint" (William Kentridge, 1996, 5 minutes,... (Herald Sun)
South Africa: Physics' Long Road to Freedom Jul 8, 2006
Fans of sport or culture will tell you it was the year both soccer hero Jomo Sono and the brilliant Johannesburg artist William Kentridge were born. Historians may recall it as the time that the African National Congress adopted the Freedom Charter - declaring "South Africa belongs to all who live in it" - under the resentful eyes of security policemen. (allAfrica.com)
Stan Hywet experts to profile collections Apr 21, 2006
Danto, a major shaper of recent aesthetic theory who has developed a case for the end of art's historical narrative, discusses the work of William Kentridge currently on view at the Wexner. Art critic for The Nation since 1984 and Emeritus Johnsonian Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University, New York City, he has published several collections of his writings, including the award-winning Encounters and Reflections. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Art worth reading Apr 20, 2006
Drifting through the Innovation section is the music from William Kentridge s Automatic Writing, a brief video consisting of constantly changing words and drawings complimented by a soft piano melody ... Drifting through the Innovation section is the music from William Kentridge s Automatic Writing, a brief video consisting of constantly changing words and drawings complimented by a soft piano melody. (The Ithacan Online, NY)
Long Walk to Freedom Apr 19, 2006
William Kentridge's prints, on view at the Zimmerli, take on the political. South African artist William Kentridge frequently works in theater and film, so his printmaking often involves participation ... William Kentridge Prints are on view at the Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, through July 16. (Cranbury Press, NJ)
The biennale on the Clyde Apr 16, 2006
The Tramway has a mixed show of international video artists; Glasgow School of Art presents Aids-related collages, animation and film by South Africa's William Kentridge; and the Modern Institute moves into the more spacious Hutchesons' Hall for the large-scale sculpture of Miami's Mark Handforth. Trawl round the likes of 18 King Street, Street Level, the Transmission Gallery, Sorcha Dallas, WASPS and GoMA and you'll see sculpture, installations, paintings, sound art and photography. (Scotsman)
Exploring the many meanings of hadith Feb 7, 2006
Appropriately enough, "Hadith" includes recent works by an impressive roster of internationally acclaimed artists, such as American photographer Philip-Lorca diCorcia, South African animation artist William Kentridge (the subject of about one major museum retrospective a year and the winner of the Carnegie International Prize, among others), French photographer and performance artist Sophie Calle (who averages about three solo shows a year) and Beirut-born, London-based video artist and sculptor... (The Daily Star, Lebanon)
The year in review, as seen through the visual arts Jan 7, 2006
Slated to mount just four exhibitions a year, Sfeir-Semler is currently lining up a third show, set to open January 26, called "Hadith: Conversation," introducing works by William Kentridge, Sophie Calle, Mona Hatoum, Philip Lorca diCorcia, Rabih Mroue and Moataz Nasr, among others. These are heavyweight shows. (The Daily Star, Lebanon)
