William Kentridge's 'Breathe' and 'Shadow Procession' at Alba's Chiesa di San Domenico
The exhibition 'Respirare' at the Chiesa di San Domenico in Alba, Italy, features two video installations by William Kentridge: 'Breathe' (2008) and 'Shadow Procession' (1999). Kentridge, speaking via video link from Johannesburg, described 'Breathe' as an act of resistance, referencing the global pandemic and George Floyd's final words. The show is organized by Castello di Rivoli and Fondazione CRC, curated by Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev with Giulia Colletti, and runs until December 8. The church is empty and darkened to present the works. Additionally, from November 4 to December 31, 2020, the CRRI – Centro di Ricerca Castello di Rivoli will present 'Dall’Archivio di William Kentridge', curated by Andrea Viliani, revealing the artist's animation process.
Key facts
- William Kentridge's works 'Breathe' (2008) and 'Shadow Procession' (1999) are exhibited at Chiesa di San Domenico in Alba.
- The exhibition is titled 'Respirare' and runs until December 8.
- Kentridge described 'Breathe' as an act of resistance, linking it to the pandemic and George Floyd's death.
- The show is organized by Castello di Rivoli and Fondazione CRC.
- Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev is the curator, with Giulia Colletti as assistant curator.
- The church is completely empty and darkened for the installation.
- From November 4 to December 31, 2020, CRRI presents 'Dall’Archivio di William Kentridge' curated by Andrea Viliani.
- Castello di Rivoli was the first Italian museum to dedicate a retrospective to Kentridge.
Entities
Artists
- William Kentridge
- Enzo Cucchi
- Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev
- Giulia Colletti
- Andrea Viliani
- George Floyd
Institutions
- Castello di Rivoli
- Fondazione CRC
- CRRI – Centro di Ricerca Castello di Rivoli
- Chiesa di San Domenico
- Artissima
Locations
- Alba
- Italy
- Johannesburg
- South Africa
- Minneapolis
- United States