William Kentridge's Dual Exhibitions at Marian Goodman Gallery and Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2013
In the autumn of 2013, New York hosted two exhibitions featuring the art of William Kentridge. From September 17 to October 26, Marian Goodman Gallery presented 'Second-hand Reading,' which included installations such as Untitled (Drum Machine) (2012), sculptures made from modified Singer sewing machines, extensive ink drawings on pages from encyclopedias, and the video Second-Hand Reading (2013), accompanied by music from Neo Muyanga. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibited 'In Praise of Shadows: William Kentridge in the Collection' from August 26, 2013, until February 2, 2014, offering historical insights. Kentridge's approach focuses on repurposed materials and self-imposed drawing restrictions, steering clear of 1970s art trends, although some critics viewed the Marian Goodman exhibition as lacking cohesion.
Key facts
- William Kentridge had two simultaneous exhibitions in New York in 2013
- 'Second-hand Reading' ran at Marian Goodman Gallery from September 17 to October 26, 2013
- 'In Praise of Shadows' was displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from August 26, 2013 to February 2, 2014
- Kentridge uses recycled materials like encyclopedia pages and old sewing machines
- His artistic practice employs self-imposed limitations including drawing rather than painting
- Kentridge consciously avoids alignment with 1970s art movements
- The artist describes his method as 'requisitioning of old forms for new uses'
- Music for the video Second-Hand Reading (2013) was composed by Neo Muyanga
Entities
Artists
- William Kentridge
- Neo Muyanga
- Mondrian
- Duchamp
Institutions
- Marian Goodman Gallery
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- artcritical
Locations
- New York City
- New York
- United States
- South Africa