William Kentridge and Prague's major 2026 show
Published on 08/24/2026 at 14:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
William Kentridge anchors one of the season's clearest museum signals in Prague. Kunsthalle Praha lists The Battle Between YES and NO from April 16, 2026 to September 7, 2026, with Gallery 1 and 2 devoted to the projectKunsthalle Praha exhibition page.
The Prague exhibition
The Prague show is the first major exhibition in Czechia dedicated to Kentridge, according to the institution. The museum says it brings together international loans, works from its own collection, and works created specifically for Prague.
What the calendar shows
Kentridge's own calendar also places Prague in a dense 2026 run. It lists The Battle Between YES and NO / Souboj mezi ANO a NE for the same April 16 to September 7, 2026 window, alongside other projects in Milan, Frankfurt, Rome, Dresden and LondonWilliam Kentridge Calendar.
That matters because the calendar shows how central the exhibition cycle remains to his practice. The Prague project sits beside print, sculpture, installation and performance dates rather than standing alone.
All news and background on William Kentridge
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How the work is built
Kentridge works across drawing, sculpture, performance, film and opera. Kunsthalle Praha describes the practice as collaborative and rooted in improvisation, biography, politics, literature, music and art history.
Where he stands now
William Kentridge is currently moving through a crowded 2026 exhibition schedule, led by Prague and supported by his own studio calendar.
Key facts on William Kentridge
- Artist: William Kentridge
- Medium / Genre: Drawing, sculpture, performance, film, opera
- Born: 1955, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Place(s) of practice: Johannesburg
- Active since: 1970s
- Key work groups: Drawings for Projection, Self-Portrait as a Coffee-Pot, The Refusal of Time, More Sweetly Play the Dance
- Current/last exhibition: The Battle Between YES and NO, Kunsthalle Praha, April 16, 2026 - September 7, 2026
- Major collections: MoMA, Tate, Centre Pompidou, Royal Academy of Arts
- Next date: April 16, 2026, Kunsthalle Praha
Frequently asked questions about William Kentridge
When does William Kentridge's Prague exhibition open?
The Battle Between YES and NO runs from April 16, 2026 to September 7, 2026 at Kunsthalle Praha.
What does William Kentridge's work combine?
According to Kunsthalle Praha, it combines drawing, sculpture, performance, film and opera with collaborative experimentation.
Which major collections hold William Kentridge?
Kentridge is represented in major public collections including MoMA, Tate, Centre Pompidou and the Royal Academy of Arts, as listed in the article context.
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