Shows

to

see

around

the

Venice

Biennale,

featuring

William

Kentridge’s

Self-Portrait

as

a

Coffee

Pot’

The article reviews the overwhelming array of exhibitions at the 60th Venice Biennale, focusing on key highlights. One standout show is ‘William Kentridge: Self-Portrait as a Coffee Pot’ at the Arsenale Institute for Politics of Representation. Kentridge’s film series, created during COVID lockdowns, explores themes of creativity and conversation through a unique blend of philosophy, humour and self-reflection. The exhibition presents the films within an immersive environment designed to replicate Kentridge’s studio, with a focus on the physicality of the creative process. The show offers a thought-provoking commentary on art-making, emphasizing the tactile, hands-on nature of traditional techniques like charcoal and ink in contrast to today’s more digital, portable methods. The exhibition’s precise curation and playful set design reflect Kentridge’s oeuvre, where meaning emerges from the act of making.