William Kentridge Retrospective at BOZAR Explores Drawing Against Forgetting
William Kentridge, the acclaimed South African artist, is the Grand Invité of BOZAR, the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Belgium. A major retrospective of his work since the 1980s is on view from September 18, 2025 to March 7, 2027. The exhibition features charcoal drawings, films, engravings, sculptures, and videos, forming a shadow theater deeply influenced by the history of apartheid. Kentridge's practice uses drawing as a political tool, animating images to continuously question memory and power. The show is described as rhythmic and political, highlighting his unique approach to animation and storytelling. This retrospective underscores Kentridge's enduring relevance in contemporary art, as he confronts historical trauma and social injustice through his distinctive visual language.
Key facts
- William Kentridge is the Grand Invité of BOZAR.
- The retrospective covers his work since the 1980s.
- The exhibition includes charcoal, films, engravings, sculptures, and videos.
- The work is influenced by the history of apartheid.
- The exhibition is titled 'Du trait au mouvement'.
- It is held at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Belgium.
- The exhibition runs from September 18, 2025 to March 7, 2027.
- Kentridge's art is described as a weapon against forgetting.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- BOZAR
- Palais des Beaux-Arts
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium