King Edward VII School Old Boy, William Kentridge was named Artist of the Year at the Apollo Awards 2015 at a ceremony at RSA House in London, England in December 2015.

The Apollo Awards, which have existed in some form since 1992, “celebrate outstanding achievements in the art and museum worlds, recognising success and rewarding ambition across historical and contemporary fields”.

They are awarded in seven categories: Personality, Artist, Acquisition, Exhibition, Digital Innovation, Book and Museum Opening.
Kentridge was heralded as “one of the most important artists working today”. Thomas Marks, editor of Apollo, hosted the prize-giving ceremony.

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Kentridge is Artist of the Year 2015

Congratulations Mr Kentridge, from your King Edward Community! Massive achievement and your School applauds you.

One of William’s art works- ‘polar’ proudly on display in the King Edward VII School Library