william kentridge
An overview of the history of South African art
South Africa is home to some of the world's most ancient and beautiful art -
the rock paintings of the San. It's also the scene of a host of diverse and challenging
contemporary artists producing important new work.
South African artists draw international interest
South African artists present a unique South African identity to the world, and the high prices many local artists fetch internationally are testament to the growing interest in the calibre of local artists – as well as in that identity.
Time travelling with William Kentridge
The South African artist's multimedia chamber opera Refuse the Hour premiers in
Cape Town's City Hall on Friday as part of the 2015 Design Indaba Festival. It's an immersive
production of "ecstatic journeying inside the frenetic mind of a creative titan", writes
Alexandra Dodd in her review.
William Kentridge wins Kyoto Prize
South African artist William Kentridge has been awarded the 2010 Kyoto Prize for Arts and Philosophy, becoming the first African recipient of Japan's highest private award for global achievement.
