Postcolonial Opera: William Kentridge and the Unbounded Work of Art

Opera has long been known for its ability to be used as a tool for colonial expression. But it is increasingly used to narrate histories of colonial trauma, oppression, and struggle. What does it mean for a colonial form to represent the experiences of those it used to exclude and undermine? How can opera adapt to meet the challenges of ethical representation and reparation?

In response to these questions, Postcolonial Opera: William Kentridge and the Unbounded Work of Art examines the socia...