William Kentridge is a draughtsman, performer, and filmmaker, as well as the founder of The Centre for the Less Good Idea.

‘Miner and Artist’ is a distillation and continuation of the artist’s explorations on mining, a theme and metaphor that has occupied much of his work since the late 70s. This minute stirs matters of memory and amnesia, drawing and erasure. At this moment, and under our current conditions, the contrasts between the rich and the poor and the impacts of labour on the body and mind are particularly heightened. The lamenting, accompanying sound is composed by Nhlanhla Mahlangu.

Concept & Creation | William Kentridge
Composer | Nhlanhla Mahlangu
Vocalists | Xolisile Bongwana, Thulani Zwane, Siphiwe Nkabinde, Nhlanhla Mahlangu, Zama Maphumulo, Muzi Shili, Madla Sibanyoni & Sibusiso Shozi
Video Editor & Compositor | Žana Marović
Curator of The Long Minute | Bronwyn Lace