William Kentridge's 'Zeno Writing' Exhibition at Marian Goodman Gallery
From November 8, 2002, to January 4, 2003, the Marian Goodman Gallery in New York showcased 'Zeno Writing,' a multimedia endeavor by South African artist William Kentridge. This exhibition featured a brief animated film alongside drawings influenced by Italo Svevo's 1923 work, 'Confessions of Zeno.' Kentridge's film was crafted by erasing and modifying charcoal sketches on a single sheet of paper. The animation presents silhouetted characters that uncover mechanical devices, accompanied by a soundtrack that transitions from melodic chants to intense crescendos. Among the drawings were 'Trieste Drawing I and II' and machine drawings such as 'Object-Pressure Plant.' Kentridge's creations delve into themes of uncertainty and self-destructive tendencies, visually interpreting Svevo's story.
Key facts
- William Kentridge is a South African artist
- The exhibition 'Zeno Writing' ran from November 8, 2002, to January 4, 2003
- It was held at Marian Goodman Gallery at 24 West 57 Street, New York
- The project includes a short animated film and supporting drawings
- It is based on Italo Svevo's 1923 novel 'Confessions of Zeno'
- Kentridge's process involves erasing and reworking charcoal drawings on paper
- The film features silhouetted figures that are revealed as mechanical apparatuses
- Drawings in the exhibition include machine drawings and a Ledger series
Entities
Artists
- William Kentridge
- Italo Svevo
- Kara Walker
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Francis Picabia
- Marcel Duchamp
- Gregory Gillespie
- Chaim Gross
- Ellen Berkenbilt
- Katy Grannan
- Jane Freilicher
- Chris Martin
Institutions
- Marian Goodman Gallery
- artcritical
- Jerusalem Studio School
- Israel Museum
- Anton Kern Gallery
- Greenberg Van Doren Gallery
- Salon 94 Freemans
- Tibor de Nagy Gallery
- Michell-Innes & Nash
- Forum Gallery
Locations
- New York
- United States
- South Africa
- Trieste
- Jerusalem
- Israel