In this video produced by Art21, William Kentridge describes Johannesburg, providing a social and historical background  for his animated films.

Art21 is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 with the mission to increase knowledge of contemporary art, ignite discussion, and inspire creative thinking by presenting artists at work and in their own words.

 

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