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WILLIAM KENTRIDGE

WILLIAM KENTRIDGE

b. 1955, South Africa
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Contemporary art exhibition William Kentridge Oh To Believe in Another World at Marian Goodman Gallery New York United States
William Kentridge Oh To Believe in Another World Marian Goodman Gallery 12 September–21 October 2023
New York

Exhibiting Elsewhere

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Contemporary art exhibition Group Exhibition Summer Show at Goodman Gallery London United Kingdom
Group Exhibition Summer Show Goodman Gallery 16 July–12 September 2026
London
Contemporary art exhibition Group Exhibition Presentation of major outdoor sculptures in the gardens of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Antibes Cedex
Group Exhibition Presentation of major outdoor sculptures in the gardens of Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Goodman Gallery
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes Cedex 20 April–18 October 2026
Contemporary art exhibition Group Exhibition Sculpture Garden at Mount Nelson A Belmond Hotel at Goodman Gallery Cape Town South Africa
Group Exhibition Sculpture Garden at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Goodman Gallery 13 February–31 December 2026
Cape Town

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Washer by William Kentridge contemporary artwork sculpture
William Kentridge Washer, 2024 Bronze
133 x 73 x 95 cm
 Goodman Gallery Request Price & Availability
Drawing for LOrfeo Orfeo Eurydice by William Kentridge contemporary artwork drawing
William Kentridge Drawing for L'Orfeo (Orfeo & Eurydice), 2025 Charcoal and coloured pencil on paper
150 x 213 cm
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Morandi sculpture set by William Kentridge contemporary artwork design
William Kentridge Morandi sculpture set, 2025 Cardboard, foamcore, paper, charcoal, indian ink and coloured pencil, 7 vessels, 5 drawings
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Italics Plus by William Kentridge contemporary artwork sculpture
William Kentridge Italics Plus, 2024 Bronze
108 x 298 x 25 cm
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Stroke by William Kentridge contemporary artwork sculpture
William Kentridge Stroke, 2022 Bronze
100 x 74 x 175 cm
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Paper Procession I by William Kentridge contemporary artwork painting
William Kentridge Paper Procession I, 2023 Steel, aluminium, oil paint
121 x 82.5 x 39 cm
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Branch by William Kentridge contemporary artwork sculpture
William Kentridge Branch, 2021 Bronze
122 x 81 x 35 cm
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Six Heads Marseilles Martinique Josephine B. et al by William Kentridge contemporary artwork drawing painting works on paper
William Kentridge Six Heads Marseilles Martinique Josephine B. et al, 2023 Paint, Indian ink, Charcoal and Pencil on paper
152 x 128 cm
162 x 139 x 5.5 cm (incl frame) Goodman Gallery Request Price & Availability
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Goodman Gallery contemporary art gallery in Johannesburg South Africa
Goodman Gallery Johannesburg +3 locations Follow +
Hauser Wirth contemporary art gallery in Hong Kong
Hauser & Wirth Zürich +11 locations Follow +
Marian Goodman Gallery contemporary art gallery in New York United States
Marian Goodman Gallery Paris +1 location Follow +

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Chinese-Restaurant Aesthetics and Rod Stewart Lap-See Lam Talks to Poet Will Harris
Conversation Chinese-Restaurant Aesthetics and Rod Stewart: Lap-See Lam Talks to Poet Will Harris Will Harris The Cantonese‑Swedish artist tells Harris about generational loss, unplanned discovery and preserving the memory and experience of her family’s business.
Marina Abramovic Swaps Performance for Plonk in Bonhams Charity Wine Auction
News / Diary Marina Abramović Swaps Performance for Plonk in Bonhams Charity Wine Auction Lydia Eliza Trail The Serbian conceptual performance artist has designed several labels for the 2023 vintage La Vitalità Vendemmia d’Artist, with proceeds set to support the Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation.
Helen Legg Departs Tate Joins Royal Academy as Artistic Director
News / Moves and Awards Helen Legg Departs Tate, Joins Royal Academy as Artistic Director Philippa Kelly The current director of Tate’s northern outpost will taken up her new role in London in June this year.
Marian Goodman Art Dealer Who Set the Bar Dies at 97
News Marian Goodman, Art Dealer Who ‘Set the Bar’, Dies at 97 Philippa Kelly The New York gallerist is remembered for her ‘long‑standing relationships with her artists’ and ‘exceptional eye for talent’.
Fair Necessities Six Standout Works in Frieze and TEFAF New York
Opinion Fair Necessities: Six Standout Works in Frieze and TEFAF New York Rory Mitchell As two of the world’s biggest art fairs open their doors in New York this week, Ocula Advisor Rory Mitchell picks out the best and most intriguing works.
William Kentridge Survey Heads to Sharjah Art Foundation
News William Kentridge Survey Heads to Sharjah Art Foundation Elaine YJ Zheng Emirati audiences will be introduced to the anti‑authoritarian ideas underlying three decades of Kentridge’s work.
Taipei Lowdown 8 Must-See Exhibitions Spring 2024
Spotlight Taipei Lowdown: 8 Must-See Exhibitions, Spring 2024 Ocula Editors Top picks include William Kentridge at Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Wang Huaiqing at Tina Keng Gallery, and more.
William Kentridge Joins Hauser Wirth
News William Kentridge Joins Hauser & Wirth Elaine YJ Zheng Kentridge’s first solo exhibition with the gallery will open in New York in 2025.

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