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William Kentridge & Marguerite Stephens — Streets of the City

Streets of the City

2009

"Streets of the City" is a richly textured mohair, silk, and embroidered tapestry created through the collaboration of William Kentridge and Marguerite Stephens. The work weaves together Kentridge's signature expressive draftsmanship with the intricate craft of tapestry-making, translating his bold, gestural imagery into a tactile and luminous textile surface. The result is a dynamic fusion of fine art and textile tradition, evoking the layered energy and complexity of urban life.

Medium
mohair, silk and embroidered tapestry

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

March 10, 2017

Estimate: $70,000$90,000

Sold: $118,750

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William Kentridge & Marguerite Stephens, Streets of the City, 2009

"Streets of the City" is a richly textured mohair, silk, and embroidered tapestry created through the collaboration of William Kentridge and Marguerite Stephens. The work weaves together Kentridge's signature expressive draftsmanship with the intricate craft of tapestry-making, translating his bold, gestural imagery into a tactile and luminous textile surface. The result is a dynamic fusion of fine art and textile tradition, evoking the layered energy and complexity of urban life.

Medium
mohair, silk and embroidered tapestry
Year
2009
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

City Life, Tapestry, Collaborative Work, Expressionism, City Scenes, South African Artists, Embroidery, Textile Medium, Social Commentary, Figurative Art, Contemporary Art, Political Art, Urban Landscape, Monochromatic, Textile Art, Expressionist Style, Modern Masters, Monochromatic Palette, Fiber Art, Mohair And Silk

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