William Kentridge

Sotheby’s Holds Debut African Modern Art Sale

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Sotheby’s, one of the world’s oldest auction houses, is holding its first ever sale of modern and contemporary African art in London in response to a surge in demand. African artists currently account for just 0.01 percent of the international art market but the auctioneers are confident they are tapping into a fast-growing market. Some … Read more

South African Visual Artist Wins Top Spanish Arts Prize

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South African visual artist William Kentridge, best known for his animated films of shape-shifting charcoal drawings, won on Thursday Spain’s top arts prize, the Princess of Asturias award. The prize jury hailed Kentridge, 62, as “one of the most multifaceted innovative artists on the international scene” in its citation for the 50,000 euros ($57,000) award. … Read more