THE HEAD AND THE LOAD

This book relates the creation of Kentridges new multifaceted work The Head y the Load. A spectacle-performance exploring the littl e known history of the African porters who were part of the First World War combining music, dance, acting, screenings, and mechanis ed sculptures. The book immerses the reader in the creative process of Kentridges work presenting images of the performance as well as thoughts, maps, sketches, drawings developed along its creation.