Encore: How apartheid inspires artist William Kentridge’s work

Mar. 23, 2023 Arts

William Kentridge is best known for his charcoal illustrations and unique animation style, where he draws a picture, films it, then erases and redraws.

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Credits

Guests:

William Kentridge - artist
Ed Schad - curator and publications manager at The Broad

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins

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Encore: How apartheid inspires artist William Kentridge’s work

William Kentridge is best known for his charcoal illustrations and unique animation style, where he draws a picture, films it, then erases and redraws.

16 min