For more than three decades, South African artist William Kentridge has created a vast body of work comprising 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 and 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.



Born in Johannesburg, multimedia artist William Kentridge grew up under the pall of apartheid. Kentridge is the recipient of honorary doctorates from several universities including Yale and the University of London. His work has been exhibited at museums worldwide, including The Broad in Los Angeles, The Royal Academy of Arts in London and the SFMOMA, among others. He still lives and works in Johannesburg.



Kentridge's blow-by-blow account of the artistic process is frank, unromanticised and often moving...Art scholars and students will be rapt



Kentridge lays claim to [Picasso's] legacy...He is just about the only artist now who can dizzy you in a comparable way with the abundance of his creativity



Kentridge combines the reassuring patience of a school art teacher with the dazzling intellect of an eminent philosophy professor.