William

Kentridge

Interviewed

by

RA

Magazine

The Royal Academy’s major retrospective on William Kentridge offers a compelling deep dive into the work of the globally acclaimed South African artist, whose politically charged art spans drawing, animation, performance, and sculpture. In this RA Magazine feature, Kentridge reflects on how memory, history, and the absurdities of apartheid shape his distinctive visual language. As the Royal Academy’s headline autumn exhibition, the show highlights key works that challenge colonial narratives and explore themes of identity, trauma, and transformation—making it an unmissable event for fans of contemporary African art, experimental film, and socially engaged creativity.