Working in a variety of media including sculpture, drawing, animation, tapestry, film, theater, and opera kentridge tackles a broad range of subjects, from cataclysmic. Apr 24, 2020 william kentridge, south african graphic artist, filmmaker, and theater arts activist especially noted for a sequence of handdrawn animated films he produced during the 1990s, including felix in exile 1994. The film gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed work has made him one of the most dynamic and exciting contemporary artists working today. Awardwinning television series art in the twentyfirst century, the peabody awardwinning feature film william kentridge. In his drawings and animations, william kentridge articulates the concerns of postapartheid south africa with unparalleled nuance and lyricism. Peter gelb, general manager of the metropolitan opera in new york, discusses the historical context and artistic sensibility of william. William kentridge s take on mozarts the magic flute, hiroshi sugimotos duchamp trap, and a sentimental journey into the exclusive archives, featuring kerry james marshall. Rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose. Anything is possible gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose. The film gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed work has made him one of. Apr 22, 2016 william kentridge, beautiful and unbearable at the madison museum of contemporary art william kentridge, felix in exile, 1994. William kentridge 5 themes animation world network. Art21 creates educational resources and programming, including an acclaimed professional development.
William kentridge, beautiful and unbearable at the madison. William kentridge, one of the most important names in south african contemporary art, easily glides between media, in a combination of references. In his works, unlike in traditional animation that employs multiple drawings to denote change and movement, kentridge erases and alters a single, stable drawing while recording the changes with stopmotion camera work. Anything is possible dvd, william kentridge is a south african artist perhaps best known for his animated films. By his own account, the south african artist racked up a long list of impressive defeats before succeeding as a draftsman and animator. William kentridge and the art of allegory art radar. In the inventive process by which he created his bestknown works, kentridge draws and erases with charcoal, recording his compositions at each state. Anything is possible is a onehour documentary that provides an intimate look at the creative process, political and artistic philosophies, and personal background of william kentridge.
South african artist william kentridge is known for his unique animation technique and the subtle yet powerful political undercurrents of his work. The beauty of being able to watch the full talks from design indaba conference at your own pace is demonstrated beautifully in this performancelecture by william kentridge. As originally produced for, and broadcast on, pbss acclaimed art21 series, this documentary etches out a complex biographical portrait of south african multimedia artist william kentridge. Special 53m 12s rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical puppets, tapestries, sculptures, live. Learn about the broad collection artist william kentridge. Still from 35mm film transferred to video, 8 min, 43 sec loop. A natural match for his artistic philosophy and political subject matter, printmaking has always been a significant means of expression for kentridge. Bamcinematek and art21 present a special onenight only screening of the peabody awardwinning pbs documentary william kentridge. We have a special treat for anyone that was unable to catch last weeks broadcast of william kentridge. Oct 18, 2010 warm up your televisions and set your dvrs. William kentridge believes south africa let nelson mandela down, interview with william kentridge, by flavia foradini, the art newspaper, online edition, dec 20.
Kentridge is a south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical. Anything is possible gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical puppets, tapestries, sculptures, live performance pieces, and operas have made him one of the most dynamic and exciting contemporary artists working. The full program is now available for immediate online viewing by way of the pbs video portal. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Most orders are delivered within 7 business days from the. Rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical puppets, tapestries, sculptures, live performance pieces, and operas have made him one of the most dynamic and exciting contemporary artists working today. Anything is possible what charcoal has to do with democracy, equality and the cultural necessity for absurdity. Anything is possible gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south. Art21 creates educational resources and programming. Possible is a onehour documentary that provides an intimate look at the creative process, political and artistic philosophies, and. Anything is possible, and the web series exclusive, new york close up, and artist to artist.
Rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of william kentridge, the south african. The educators guide and screening companion is designed to accompany the onehour art21 special, william kentridge. Kentridge fez seu primeiro filme animado, johannesburg, em 1989. William kentridge on peripheral thinking design indaba. Arts documentary with no narration published by pbs broadcasted as part of pbs art21 series in 2010 english language cover information william kentridge. He begins with the first image and builds from there. Anything is possible, a new hourlong film from the producers of the peabodyaward winning art in the twentyfirst century television series. Anything is possible gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical puppets, tapestries, sculptures. Anything is possible a fascinating documentary about the artists creative process, offering a rare glimpse of the genius behind the charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, video installations, mechanical puppets, sculptures, operas, tapestries and live. Anything is possible, directed by susan sollins and charles atlas, giving viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical puppets. Anything is possible provides a rare, indepth look at the life and work of the internationally acclaimed south african artist, william kentridge.
Kentridge himself says in a near one hour pbs interview, anything is possible, which i highly recommend for insight into his working method and thought process that he worked without script or storyboard. Profile of south african artist william kentridge whose talents are many. Anything is possible invites exploration of the artists significant body of prints, which currently numbers over 400. With william kentridge, nokrismesi skota, philip miller, samuel kentridge. Having witnessed firsthand one of the twentieth centurys most contentious strugglesthe dissolution of apartheidwilliam kentridge brings the ambiguity and subtlety of personal experience to public. Rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical puppets, tapestries, sculptures, live performance pieces, and. Tags absurdist absurdism projection william kentridge anything is possible nikolai gogol shostakovich the nose met opera metropolitan opera opera 100 artists william kentridge contemporary art art21 art. Special 53m 12s rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of william kentridge, the south. Anything is possible, directed by susan sollins and charles atlas, giving viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing william kentridge. His virtuosity in printmaking is apparent in the impressive variety of approaches he.
Five themes features over 60 works ranging from animations, drawings and prints to theatre models, sculptures and books. Pdf william kentridges drawings for projection series. Nov 08, 2015 art21 william kentridge anything is possible 720p. Rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of william kentridge, the south african artist. Catch up with all of this and more in this months issue of art21 news. Anything is possible provides a rare, indepth look at the life and work of the internationally acclaimed artist as he directs a production of shostakovichs the nose for the metropolitan opera. Working in a variety of mediaincluding sculpture, drawing, animation, tapestries, film, theater and opera kentridge tackles a broad range of subjects, from cataclysmic. The educators guide and screening companion is organized.
Albrecht durer william kentridge english and german edition nawangwula. Prints from the museum of modern art download full. Oct 21, 2010 directed by charles atlas, susan sollins. It is a rich and complex foray into his creative process, during which he both talks about and demonstrates on stage the power of association and creative thinking.
See more ideas about south african artists, animation film and artist. Anything is possible is screened every thursday and saturday, at 1 and 2 p. Rich in visual imagery and music, this program gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and process of. The national broadcast premiere is scheduled for october 21 at 10. Filmed on location at kentridges studio in johannesburg, south africa, and at the metropolitan operas workshop in the bronx, new york. Anything is possible provides a rare, indepth look at the. William kentridge is a south african artist perhaps best known for his animated films. Peer into the creative process of this internationally acclaimed artist and get a better understanding of his life and work, in this intimate, indepth documentary. Anything is possible gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south african. Tags wham absurdist absurdism projection william kentridge anything is possible nikolai gogol shostakovich the nose met opera metropolitan opera opera 100 artists william kentridge contemporary art art21 art.
Anything is possible online and download the educators guide by jonathan munar oct 26, 2010 we have a special treat for anyone that was unable to catch last weeks broadcast of william kentridge. Anything is possible gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow. Anything is possible gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentdridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical puppets, tapestries, sculptures, live performance pieces, and operas have made him one of the most. An interview with william kentridge video by louisiana channel. Anything is possible, a new hourlong film from the producers of the peabodyaward winning art in the. The exhibition and programs are free and open to the public. Among other things, kentridge talks embracing the seriousness of play and learning how to work out of your weaknesses. Pdf william kentridges animated drawings for projection as a. Jun 21, 2008 by south african artist william kentridge. The dvd provides a rare, indepth look at the life and work of the internationally acclaimed south african artist, william kentridge. William kentridge, beautiful and unbearable at the madison museum of contemporary art william kentridge, felix in exile, 1994. Apr 05, 2011 william kentridge, visual artist, is a 2011 kyoto prize laureate for outstanding contributions to society.
William kentridge art, shadow procession video dailymotion. Anything is possible gives viewers an intimate look into the mind and creative process of william kentridge, the south african artist whose acclaimed charcoal drawings, animations, video installations, shadow plays, mechanical puppets, tapestries, sculptures, live performance pieces, and operas have made him one of the most dynamic and exciting contemporary. The work is part of the exhibition thick time, at the louisiana museum of modern art, 16 february 18 june, 2017. William kentridge nasceu em johannesburgo, africa do sul, em 1955, e em 1976 graduouse pela university of the witwatersrand.