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William Kentridge drawing in the Royal Academy's Main Galleries

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2 years ago

Video: watch William Kentridge drawing on the walls of the Royal Academy

Artist William Kentridge found a way to stay entertained while we built his blockbuster show in the Royal Academy Main Galleries – by drawing onto our 400-year old walls. See what he created here…
William Kentridge standing in front of 'Action', 2019, in his new exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, from 24 September - 11 December 2022

RA Exhibitions

2 years ago

Video: William Kentridge Exhibition Tour

Globally acclaimed artist William Kentridge guides us through his exhibition, discussing the inspirations, processes and ambitions behind his immersive installations.
A scene from 'Black Box / Chambre Noire', 2005, showing the stage of the miniature theatre with drawings, projections and kinetic puppets, installed as part of the William Kentridge exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts.

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2 years ago

10 works to know by William Kentridge

With William Kentridge filling our Main Galleries with his immersive, spectacular work, here we take a closer look at 10 artworks by the visionary South African artist.

William Kentridge

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A beginner’s guide to William Kentridge

William Kentridge has been experimenting with materials and storytelling since the 1980s. Here’s everything you need to know about the South African artist.