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In 1998 he had a solo exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego and was included in the Hugo Boss Award Exhibit at the Solomon R. .1955 - Johannesburg, South Africa) is recognized for his lush animated films and drawings. His highly original films projected from laserdisks, are from the very traditional medium of charcoal drawing, which form the basis for his films. Kentridge adjusts his drawings by introducing new marks or erasing pre-existing ones.
20 2002) Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston (March 1 to May 5 2002) Los Angeles County Museum (July 21 to Oct. . His animated films, work in theater and drawings are breaking new ground in fusing these disciplines in the growing film and media based art field. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC. 16) Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (Oct 20 to Jan.
From 1976 to 1978 he was a student at the Johannesburg Art Foundation, where he taught etching for two years thereafter. Kentridge has worked extensively in theatre as an actor, designer, and director, and was a founding member of the Junction Avenue Theatre Company. Listings under 'film' refer only to the process of making animated films - films are frequently included in exhibitions, and have been screened at numerous film festivals not mentioned here. Theatre and multi-media, live events appear under 'theatre', which also includes animation created as part of theatre productions. .
.org William Kentridge Recent Editions at Robert Brown Gallery February 24 - April 21, 2001 Robert Brown Gallery is pleased to present recent print editions by South African artist William Kentridge. Kentridge draws his imagery from a variety of sources, including the themes explored in his animated short films and theatrical productions. ..
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