A Natural History of the Studio
Published on 7. May 2026
224 pages
978-1-80471-126-2 (ISBN)
Description
For more than three decades, South African artist William Kentridge has created a vast body of work comprising drawings and multimedia installations that have been exhibited worldwide.
Here he immerses us in the artistic, intellectual and production processes of his creations, providing philosophical, autobiographical, technical and practical commentary and giving intimate insight into the studios where he has created throughout his life.
A Natural History of the Studio is not only a must-read for admirers of Kentridge's work, but also a vibrant personal and philosophical exploration of the creative process and a critical look at the world and the human condition.
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Main
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Atlantic Books
File size
35,30 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-80471-126-2 (9781804711262)
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Born in Johannesburg, multimedia artist
William Kentridge grew up under the pall of apartheid. Kentridge is the recipient of honorary doctorates from several universities including Yale and the University of London. His work has been exhibited at museums worldwide, including The Broad in Los Angeles, The Royal Academy of Arts in London and the SFMOMA, among others. He still lives and works in Johannesburg.
