William Kentridge - Drawing Lesson: In Praise of Mistranslation

Explore William Kentridge's thought-provoking Charles Eliot Norton Lecture, "Drawing Lesson: In Praise of Mistranslation," presented at the Mahindra Humanities Center. Delve into a 58-minute journey that weaves together diverse topics such as Plato's cave, the Enlightenment's impact on colonial oppression, and the portrayal of animals in art. Discover how Kentridge's unique approach to drawing and knowledge creation challenges conventional perspectives, encouraging viewers to examine the mechanisms and deceptions through which we construct meaning. Follow along as the lecture unfolds through various segments, including The Ascend, The Rebus, A Part of Us, and explorations of different animal representations, ultimately leading to reflections on translation and transformation in art and understanding.

Introduction
The Ascend
The Rebus
A Part of Us
A Horse
A Cat and Dog
The Third Policeman
The Bull
The Goat
Transformation
Cat Flap
Map
Rilke Paris
New Yorker Magazine
The First Translation
The Fourth Translation