William Kentridge
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
William Kentridge's career is marked by a series of firsts and major recognitions. He is one of the few artists to have been invited to documenta three times, and his work has been the subject of major retrospectives at institutions like the Royal Academy and the Museum of Modern Art. His awards span continents, from the Kyoto Prize in Japan to the Princess of Asturias Award in Spain, reflecting his global impact. The 2023 Olivier Award for opera was a rare honour for a visual artist, highlighting his跨界 contributions to theatre.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary Academician of the Royal Academy
Appointed as an Honorary Academician in recognition of his contributions to the arts.
Foreign Associate Member of the Académie des Beaux Arts
Elected as a Foreign Associate Member, a rare distinction for a non-French artist.
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
Awarded the rank of Commander for his contributions to arts and literature.
Order of the Star of Italy
Awarded the rank of Commander for his artistic achievements and cultural exchange.
Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters
Honorary degree awarded in recognition of his artistic and humanitarian contributions.
Rankings & Lists
TIME 100
Records & Feats
First artist with a catalogue raisonné devoted exclusively to juvenilia
In 2016, a catalogue raisonné was published focusing solely on his childhood drawings, a first for any artist.
Three-time documenta participant
Invited to documenta 10, 11, and 13, a rare distinction among contemporary artists.