William Kentridge Prints at Edinburgh Printmakers

Wednesday, 13 June 2007 01:23

Edinburgh, Scotland - During the period of the Edinburgh Art Festival, Fringe Festival and Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Printmakers are proud to present a solo exhibition of prints by globally acclaimed artist William Kentridge. Published by David Krut New York, the works in this exhibition have not been shown in Scotland before. On exhibition 21 July to 8 September, 2007.

In addition we will hold limited screenings of a documentary film entitled William Kentridge: Drawing the Passing made by Maria Anna Tappeiner and Reinhard Wulf, a unique record of Kentridge at work in his studio, offering an exceptional insight into his creative process.

William Kentridge is undoubtedly the best-known living South African artist, currently in demand by major institutions all over the world. He is internationally renowned in the art world for his films, drawings, prints and theatre productions.

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Gallery Talk

David Krut of DK Projects, New York & Johannesburg, will deliver a talk in Gallery 2 about William Kentridge’s prints on Saturday 28 July at 3pm, admission is free but it is necessary to book a place in advance.

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