The making of the 'Triumphs and Laments Woodcut Series' by William Kentridge as told by one of the head carver-printers on the 5-year long project.
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A Torr(ent) of Creativity: New work by Nina Torr and others in Creature Feature exhibition
Nina Torr is no stranger to the David Krut Workshop (DKW) having collaborated with our team of printers to create magic on paper since 2016. She had her solo exhibition, Wayfinding,…
William Kentridge: Vinyl Record Prints 2012/13 – 2021
In 2012 and 2013, working with Master Printer Jillian Ross, Kentridge began a number of small editions of drypoint etched vinyl records. The prints were…
Podcast Playlist: Top episodes 2020 – 2021
Take a listen to this playlist of the top episodes of our podcast where we have spoken to various artists about their practice, exhibitions, residencies…
New Collaboration: Painter Vusi Beauchamp makes unique, layered prints at the David Krut Workshop
Vusi Beauchamp is an artist with a signature style – bright colours reminiscent of the pop art era, striking patterns and a quirky humour to…
DKW Intern Blog – Nina’s experience at the workshop
Nina Jacobson interned at the David Krut Workshop for August and September 2022. She is in her final year at Wits University. She was a…
Turbine Art Fair 2021: Stephen Hobbs in residence at the fair
The beloved Turbine Art Fair was the first Johannesburg-based fair to return to a physical presence in 2021, after we’ve all been having to manage the effects of the COVID-pandemic…
Print Jam with Leipzig Master Printer Maria Ondrej
The David Krut team welcomed Anna-Louise Roland and Maria Ondrej from Leipzig, Germany in October. Maria participated in a print jam with the team, click…
Current collaboration with photographer Lindokuhle Sobekwa: Experimenting with pronto plate and chine collé prints
Photographer Lindokuhle Sobekwa was introduced to the David Krut Workshop (DKW) through renowned Johannesburg-based photographer Mikhael Subotzky, who is currently mentoring Sobekwa and whose studio…
The David Krut Podcast: Order & Chaos with Maaike Bakker – Listening Time: 28 Minutes
In this episode, artist, illustrator, and educator Maaike Bakker joined Britt Lawton at the David krut Workshop in Arts on Main. Maaike and Britt chat…
Tracing the trace monotype process in Olivia Botha’s work
Multi-disciplinary artist Olivia Botha collaborated with the David Krut Workshop (DKW) on a series of delicate trace monotypes titled Caught in the Wind in the…
A step-by-step: the technicality of making a photogravure in the Studio Life series by William Kentridge
Compiled by Kim-Lee Loggenberg and Tiina Liebenberg In 2020 William Kentridge began creating a series of short episodic films entitled Studio Life. The films, which document Kentridge’s time in his studio during South…