Alexis Preller
South Africa’s pre-eminent
art historian and author
Esmé Berman, who knew Alexis Preller personally, recounts the fascinating story of his life and works. Drawing extensively on unique archival material she brings to life one of the great 20th-century South African artists.
Historic photographs by Constance Stuart,
Richard Cutler, and David Goldblatt, and personal
photographs from
Alexis Preller’s own albums, many
never before seen, reveal Preller at work in his studio.