Exclusively for the NZZ, William Kentridge created the edition “Headlines”, a series of woodcuts printed over reproductions of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung from February 1, 1916, the month in which the Cabaret Voltaire opened in Zurich. This date marked the beginning of a radically new way of thinking that manifested itself not only in the visual arts, but also in theater, literature and performance – a new understanding of the world and expression. In terms of content, Kentridge combines historical and contemporary references: Some texts are taken from Tristan Tzara’s Dada Manifesto of 1916, others from the opening lines of Kurt Schwitters’ Dadaist Ursonate of 1932. Another reference leads to the experimental art center founded by Kentridge, The Centre for the Less Good Idea in Johannesburg.
Details
Woodcut on digital print
Dimensions: 47 × 32.4 cm each
Edition of 16 copies
Signed and numbered
Available in a portfolio with 6 different prints
Price CHF 13,500.00
Resale of the artworks is only permitted after a period of 36 months.
