“The drawings don't start with 'a beautiful mark'. It has to be a mark of something out there in the world. It doesn't have to be an accurate drawing, but it has to stand for an observation, not something that is abstract, like an emotion.”
William Kentridge's work explores themes of history, memory, and identity through his distinctive style of black-and-white drawings and stop-motion animations. His art often reflects on the political and social landscape of South Africa, particularly focusing on the country's apartheid history and its aftermath. Kentridge's contributions to the visual arts have earned him international acclaim and numerous awards. more
William Kentridge, born on April 28, 1955, is a renowned South African artist. His works primarily consist of prints, animations, and installation arts, known for their unique style and profound reflection on social and political issues. more
“I am only an artist, my job is to make drawings not to make sense.”
“Forgetting is natural, remembering is the effort one makes.”
“It’s always been in between the things I thought I was doing that the real work has happened.”
“The image we have of a famous person often bears no relation to them.”
“If you are a friend of somebody and that friend is in trouble, you don't just drop them.”