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Two actors of "The Great Yes, The Great No" wearing dresses onstage, covering their faces with large black-and-white masks with images of women.
Jan 30, 2025 | Illuminations
The Spasms of History: Inside William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No
Exploring the creation and intention behind the South African artist's latest work for the stage.
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Two actors of "The Great Yes, The Great No" wearing dresses onstage, covering their faces with large black-and-white masks with images of women.
Jan 30, 2025 | Illuminations
The Spasms of History: Inside William Kentridge’s The Great Yes, The Great No
Aug 30, 2024 | Artist Spotlights
Transfixing Art: Julia Bullock Launches Her Cal Performances Artist Residency
Taylor Mac and Matt Rays Bark of Millions
Feb 8, 2024 | How It's Made
Bark of Millions: Fantasy and Mystery, Rooted in Queerness
Photo of Nokuthula Ngwenyama, a young Ndebele and Japanese violinist with short curly brown hair. She wears a vibrant beaded collar-like necklace while smiling.
Nov 1, 2023 | How It's Made
The Making of Ngwenyama’s Flow, Inspired by the Natural World
Apr 12, 2023 | Artist Spotlights
Seeing Double: Danish String Quartet’s Doppelganger Project
Feb 17, 2023 | How It's Made
William Kentridge’s SIBYL: The Reassurance of Uncertainty
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