Join us for an evening of art and cinema as we explore the world of celebrated South African artist William Kentridge.

We will be screening the feature documentary, Anything is Possible (55 mins), which provides an intimate look inside Kentridge’s studio practice, creative process, philosophy, and political themes. We will also present a selection of short, hand-drawn charcoal animations from the artist’s famous “drawings for projection” series, which explore themes of memory, time, and history.

From the 2010 art21, PBS dvd:

“William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible provides a rare, in-depth look at the life and work of the internationally acclaimed South African artist, WIlliam Kentridge. Working in a variety of media—including sculpture, drawing, animation, tapestry, film, theater, and opera—Kentridge tackles a broad range of subjects, from cataclysmic historical events to poignant personal moments.

“William Kentridge: Anything Is Possible features exclusive interviews with Kentridge discussing his family’s history and life under apartheid, and revealing the importance of imprvisation, inquire, and open-ended possibilities in his process. Follow Kentridge on an international journey that documents his work behind the scenes: from the intimacy of his Johannesburg studio, to galleries worldwid, to backstage at New York’s Metropolitan Oper as he develops, stages, and directs Shostakovich’s The Nose, based on Gogol’s story about a beureaucrat whose nose leves him and assumes a higher social position. With its playful absurdity, and more serious observations on the “terrors of hierarchy,” The Nose provides an ideal vehicle for Kentridge’s vision. From initial research, thorugh numerous “satellite projects” related to The Nose, to the thrill of opera’s opening night, this film provides a unique portrait of on the most significant artists of our time.”

Seattle Art and Culture Week festivities continue city-wide, September 19 - 27, 2026. Check out artandcultureweek.com for a full list of events.