Professor David Peimer
The Art and Theatre of William Kentridge
Summary
The lecture delves into the work of William Kentridge, highlighting his significance as a globally renowned artist from South Africa. It discusses Kentridge’s talent in creating art that is intellectually and culturally stimulating while addressing profound themes of history, memory, and human interaction. The lecture underscores Kentridge’s exploration of uncertainty and the complexity of human experience, using the example of his play Ubu and the Truth Commission to illustrate his approach.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing in New York, UK, Berlin, EU Parliament (Brussels), Athens, Budapest, Zululand and more. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published widely with books including: Armed Response: Plays from South Africa, the digital book, Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.