The German mega-show Documenta closes this weekend. Whatever comes next, it will never be what it was before.
Tag: ruangrupa (Art Collective)
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Furor Over Documenta Highlights a Widening Chasm in Germany
One of the art world’s most important events, Documenta, is at its halfway point. So far, a tiny fraction of the art has been the main topic of conversation.
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Documenta Was a Whole Vibe. Then a Scandal Killed the Buzz.
Accusations that an image was antisemitic broke the mood at a daring festival of experiments. This year’s Documenta deserves a closer look, our critic says.
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A Radical Collective Takes Over One of the World’s Biggest Art Shows
Ruangrupa, an Indonesian group of collaborators, turns social experiences into art. How will they leave their mark on Documenta, which unfolds over 100 days?
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The Bumpy Road to a Group-Led Documenta
The 2022 edition of this exhibition in Germany is curated by a leaderless collective. Things didn’t always go to plan.