Seven Keys to Kentridge
Professor of the History of Art, Columbia University, and Director, The Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America, Columbia University. We are also grateful for the photo-essay by Stella Olivier and the exhibition installation images by Dave Southwood and Mike Hall. A sincere thanks is owed to the early editorial contributions of Robin Kirsten, graphic designer Gabrielle Guy, tireless copy editing of Tracy Murinik, and the image editing completed by Zach Viljoen and Daniel Rautenbach. Thank you to the collectors that have generously loaned works for this exhibition, including the artist and Jack Ginsberg. An additional thanks is owed to William Kentridge and pianist Kyle Shepherd for their collaborative performance at Norval Foundation on 19 September 2019. Why Should I Hesitate: Sculpture would not have been possible without the support of our patrons and members. The Norval Family continue to generously provide major support for the Foundation and we are immensely grateful for their vision in establishing and funding a world-class arts institution. We are deeply grateful to the Claire & Edoardo Villa Will Trust who
awarded Kentridge with the 2019 Extraordinary Award for Sculpture, allowing him to complete a number of works in Why Should I Hesitate: Sculpture. Furthermore, thank you to Goodman Gallery (Cape Town, Johannesburg and London), Lia Rumma (Milan and Naples) and Marian Goodman Gallery (London, New York and Paris) for your financial contribution towards this publication and the valuable support during the creation of this exhibition. Throughout the exhibition period of Why Should I Hesitate: Sculpture, the Foundation is committed to an educational programme, enriching students and scholars from our local community. Our Art and Knowledge Patron Circle, who believe that art is a crucial educational tool, have supported this fund to make sure children of all ages and backgrounds can visit this exhibition.
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Foreword
David Freedberg
We are honoured and proud to present Why Should I Hesitate: Sculpture.
– Elana Brundyn, Chief Executive, and Owen Martin, Chief Curator, Norval Foundation
Elana Brundyn & Owen Martin
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