William Kentridge, one of the leading artists of our time, offers a personal account of his childhood, creative practice, and the studio spaces - understood both as physical places and a way of thinking - that have shaped his life and work​.

For more than three decades, South African artist William Kentridge has created a vast body of work comprising of drawings and multimedia installations that have been exhibited worldwide.

Here he immerses us in the artistic, intellectual and production processes of his creations, providing philosophical, autobiographical, technical and practical commentary, giving intimate insight into the studios where he has created throughout his life.

A Natural History of the Studio is not only a must-read for admirers of Kentridge’s work, but also a vibrant personal and philosophical exploration of the creative process and a critical look at the world and the human condition.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

William Kentridge is South Africa’s most well-known living artist. He has had solo exhibitions across the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; the New Museum; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach; and Philadelphia Museum of Art. Kentridge has been the recipient of numerous prizes including the Kaiserring Prize (2003), the Carnegie Prize, the Carnegie International (2000), Standard Bank Young Artist Award (1987) and the Red Ribbon Award for Short Fiction (1982). He lives and works in Johannesburg.

'A Natural History of the Studio' is published by Atlantic Books and distributed in South Africa by Jonathan Ball Publishers