Pensieri fuggitivi, a solo exhibition by William Kentridge (CRF 1996), curated by Civitella Advisory Council member Saverio Verini, opened June 28th, taking over Piano Nobile of Palazzo Collicola, in Spoleto, Italy. The exhibition is the result of a collaboration between Palazzo Collicola and Spoleto68, the Festival dei Due Mondi, which William also designed the poster for, joining a long list of internationally renowned artists who have previously done so. William’s chamber opera, The Great Yes, the Great No, was also performed at the festival on July 12th and 13th. The exhibition is on view until early November.
The exhibition features a wide selection of works created by the South African artist—one of the most influential figures in the international contemporary art scene—over the past twenty-five years. This extended time frame allows visitors to grasp the depth, consistency, and evolution of Kentridge’s artistic sensibility, offering a broad and multifaceted view of his oeuvre. The exhibition includes drawings, sculptures, videos, prints, and notebooks, composing a rich and nuanced repertoire of over fifty works. The title Pensieri fuggitivi not only references a video work featured in the show (Fugitive Words), but also reflects the conceptual foundation of Kentridge’s practice—constantly in motion, where nothing is final and everything holds the potential to spark unexpected connections.
All installation images are by Giuliano Vaccai and courtesy of the artist if not otherwise denoted.
