
Telegrams from the Nose
2008
"Telegrams from the Nose" is a nine part series by South African artist William Kentridge executed in India ink and watercolor on paper, exemplifying his characteristic exploration of bodily forms and gestural mark making. The work engages with themes of communication and the absurd through the anthropomorphic treatment of the nose as a transmitter of information, reflecting Kentridge's interest in how the body becomes a vehicle for meaning and expression. Created within Kentridge's broader practice that spans drawing, animation, and performance, this series demonstrates his distinctive approach to figuration that oscillates between representation and abstraction.
- Medium
- India ink and watercolor on paper, in 9 parts
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
New Now: Modern & Contemporary Art
February 28, 2025
Lot 139
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