WILLIAM KENTRIDGE (SA, 1955 - )

'UBU TELLS THE TRUTH' 

PHOTOLITHOGRAPH ON PAPER

WITH MATTBOARD + FOAMCORE BACKING

IMAGE SIZE : 29CM X 25CM

MATTBOARD SIZE : 48CM X 44CM

UNFRAMED

CONDITION : MINT

William Kentridge's "Ubu Tells the Truth" (1996-1997) is a series of etchings that reimagine Alfred Jarry's 19th-century play "Ubu Roi." Kentridge's interpretation transforms Ubu into a symbol of apartheid-era South Africa, exploring themes of power, corruption, and truth. The etchings combine imagery from various sources, including Jarry's play, Kentridge's own drawings, and historical documents. Characterized by intricate textures and expressive lines, these works demonstrate Kentridge's mastery of etching.

The series title, "Ubu Tells the Truth," irony-laced, as Ubu is notorious for deceit. Kentridge's Ubu represents the duplicitous nature of authoritarian regimes. The etchings' narrative is fragmented, mirroring the disjointedness of human memory and historical record.

This series solidifies Kentridge's position as a leading contemporary artist, tackling complex historical and social issues through innovative printmaking.

As Kentridge states, "the drawings are not just images, but also records of the process of thinking, of the activity of drawing." This collection offers a unique glimpse into the artist's contemplation on the human condition.  

William Kentridge is a South African artist known for his prints, drawings, and animated films. He was born in Johannesburg in 1955 and studied at the University of the Witwatersrand and the Johannesburg Art Foundation. Kentridge's work often explores the political and social issues of his native South Africa, as well as broader themes of time, memory, and history. He is considered one of the most important contemporary artists working today.

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