A few years back, when I worked at the Cleveland Museum of Art(CMA) and taught at Cleveland Institute of Art(CIA) Kentridge was scheduled to give a public talk at the museum. I thought it terrific if he would talk privately to a group of students. Though discouraged by museum staff who thought in unlikely, I got close contact information, and almost immediately he agreed. Imagine a circle of seated students in the museum lobby, outside the auditorium, visitors milling about, 90 minutes before the lecture, Kentridge part of the circle, holding dialog, not court, discussing art and process and anything he would not be saying in the formal discussion to follow (his insistence). I, and other teachers remained at the periphery. His grace and generosity provided a moment that these students, and I, will never forget. I mention this only to add just a touch more insight into the artist for those who will see the show and love his work.