南アフリカのアーティスト、ウィリアム・ケントリッジが、近刊の著書からの抜粋を通じて、自身の人生と作品についての個人的な考察を明かした。
この抜粋では、ヨハネスブルグで育ったケントリッジの経験と、芸術へのアプローチが詳しく述べられている。彼は、木々、動物、日用品など、数十年にわたってさまざまな物体や風景を描いてきた経験について記述している。また、リトアニアから南アフリカへとつながる家族の歴史や、彼自身の二重の文化的アイデンティティについても考察している。
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Former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde has revealed his upcoming book, 'Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible,' following a tease on social media. The 320-page work, set for release on September 8, 2026, explores the secrets of creativity drawn from his career experiences. Published by National Geographic, it is available for pre-order on the Disney website.
Two authors from the Upper Valley have published new works drawing from their lived experiences in different parts of the world. Ivy Schweitzer's poetry collection 'Dividing Rivers' explores her identity and biases, while Ezzedine C. Fishere's novel 'Nightfall in Cairo' reflects Egypt's political unrest. Both books highlight the power of literature to convey personal and cultural narratives.
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Tasmanian author Richard Flanagan discussed his 2023 book Question 7 during the Jaipur Literature Festival, revealing how a mistaken dementia diagnosis spurred its creation. The work, which blends memoir, history, and travelogue, won the 2024 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. Flanagan shared insights into his personal influences and the role of literature.
Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is set to release a new book exploring creativity and collaboration drawn from his career. Titled Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible, the book will be published by National Geographic on September 8, 2026. It offers insights from his work on projects like Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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South African artist Gabrielle Goliath presented her installation Elegy as an independent exhibit in Venice this week, after Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie blocked its selection as the national entry.
The Women in Technology and Innovation Africa held its 2026 Creative Show in Nairobi on Friday, gathering artists, innovators and officials to discuss ties between art, technology and economic growth.
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Ethiopian-American artist Julie Mehretu is returning to New York with a major solo exhibition at Marian Goodman Gallery. Titled “Our Days, Like a Shadow (a non-abiding hauntology),” it opens on April 14 and runs through June 6, 2026. The show features recent large-scale paintings and immersive installations created between 2024 and 2026.