This chapter explores the evolving partnership between two creatives, highlighting their collaborative journey from a young artist and curator in Italy to a dynamic professional relationship. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of curators as collaborators who inspire artistic exploration, while examining the fluidity of modernism and the impact of digital culture on contemporary art. Through a discussion of an innovative exhibition, they delve into the intricacies of their creative process, revealing how differing perspectives can enrich artistic expression.
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The artist William Kentridge and curator Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev are old friends who, together, have created some of the most resonant work of their time. These two giants of the art world discuss the Venice installation of William’s film “Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot,” Carolyn‘s previous work as director of the Castello di Rivoli museum in Italy, and the origins of their long and rich creative relationship.
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