William Kentridge's 'Thick Time' at Whitechapel Gallery
The Whitechapel Gallery in London presents 'Thick Time', a solo exhibition by South African artist William Kentridge (b. 1955, Johannesburg). Curated by Iwona Blazwick, the show features six large-scale installations dating from 2003 to 2016, marking Kentridge's first major UK solo exhibition in at least 15 years. A highlight is the multisensory installation 'The Refusal of Time' (2012), which explores the concept of time through images, sound, light, and objects, including a breathing sculpture. The exhibition runs until January 15, 2017.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Thick Time' at Whitechapel Gallery, London
- Features six installations by William Kentridge from 2003 to 2016
- Curated by Iwona Blazwick, director of Whitechapel Gallery
- First major UK solo exhibition for Kentridge in 15 years
- Key work: 'The Refusal of Time' (2012), a multisensory installation
- Exhibition runs until January 15, 2017
- Kentridge is known for drawings, videos, and theater projects
- Themes include time, memory, desire, and early cinema
Entities
Artists
- William Kentridge
Institutions
- Whitechapel Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Johannesburg
- South Africa