But what, if anything, has kassels documenta learned from athens. For documenta 14, participating artists have been invited to think and produce within the context of the emerging dynamic relationship between these two cities and to develop a work for each. The parthenon of books i documenta 14 2017 kassel at. The parthenon of books is the main showpiece at this years documenta the cult contemporary art show held once every five years in the university town of kassel. Learning from athens has opened in its usual location in kassel, germany and will run until 17. Housing the museumlandschaft hessenkassels collection of nineteenth, twentieth, and twentyfirst century art, the neue galerie has been an important venue in a number of previous editions. The largest and most prominent exhibition for contemporary art worldwide will be taking place in kassel from june 10 to september 17, 2017. The parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures. Documenta 14 struggles to make a statement about our uncertain times. Jun 20, 2017 its hard to put into words how perplexing the experience of documenta 14 in kassel is. The parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures the parthenon of books by the argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin, documenta 14 exhibition, 2017, kassel, germany, europe. Without question the parthenon of books is an utterly amazing, monumental work.
Today, the archive houses a library on the art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and maintains a. I just returned from kassel, germany, where the documenta contemporary art exhibition takes place every five years. Jul 11, 2017 100,000 banned books have been formed into a parthenon of books. Aug 29, 2017 the parthenon of books is a symbol of opposition to the banning of writings and the persecution of their authors. It was held first in athens from 8 april till 16 july, and in kassel from 10 june till 17 september 2017. I just returned from kassel, germany, where the documenta contemporary art.
It took artist aboubakar fofana one day to set up a fructosebased indigo vat at the mentis center for the preservation of traditional textile techniques at 6 polyfimou street. Konstruktion the parthenon of books, documenta 14 nussli. German parthenon of books stimulates censorship debate. An art exhibit in the german town of kassel is making quite an impact as a towering recreation of the greek parthenon sits to tell the story of free speech and the banning of books as it. The censorship and defaming of art by sybille fuchs 6 september 2017 two works of art dealing with the fate of refugees and exiles have. Art radar has a look at documenta 14 in kassel the second chapter of documenta 14. Sep 11, 2017 an art exhibit in the german town of kassel is making quite an impact as a towering recreation of the greek parthenon sits to tell the story of free speech and the banning of books as it also finds itself planted in a spot that knows the effects of its statement all too well. From parthenon of banned books to pipe homes of refugees documenta 14 kicks off kassel, germany reuters a lifesized model of the greek parthenon covered in forbidden books donated from. Jun 09, 2017 art world from frog art to a socialist shoe store, these are the 8 unmissable artworks of documenta 14 in kassel. Documentas 14th edition at kassel, germany the hindu. A 1742 edition of the french code noir, a legal decree passed by louis xiv. Marta minujin, the parthenon of books, 2017, friedrichsplatz, kassel, documenta 14, foto. The parthenon of books in the german city of kassel is the work of argentinian artist marta minujin, who constructed this replica of the athens monument using 100,000 oncebanned books.
This scaffold is now meant to be filled with books that are or were censored, donated in part by viewers of documenta 14. Oct 07, 2016 frankfurt book fair presents documenta 14. To realize this work, the argentine artist marta minujin and the documenta 14. Heavily bombed by the allies during world war ii, the city lay largely in ruins. Another horrifying exemplar was louis xivs 1742 guide defining the. Through a range of cooperations and programs, documenta 14 wishes to call attention to. The documenta archive was founded by the city of kassel on the initiative of arnold bode in 1961.
On saturday, september 9, 2017 at 12 pm, noon, documenta 14 invites you to celebrate the accomplishment of the collection of forbidden books for the parthenon of books on friedrichsplatz in kassel in the presence of the artist marta minujin. People who like their art to be entertaining are going to hate it, because it is a strikingly alienating show. The installation forms part this years documenta 14. The parthenon of books in the german city of kassel is the work of. Jun 16, 2017 when viewing the kassel chapter of documenta 14 the question frequently arises of how it relates to the athens exhibition. Sep 01, 2017 the parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures the parthenon of books by the argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin, documenta 14 exhibition, 2017, kassel, germany, europe. The parthenon of books i documenta 14 2017 kassel at night. Parthenon of books tells important story in german town of kassel. Apr 09, 2017 documenta 14, a german art shows greek revival. Parallel to a national garden show the painter and academy professor from kassel arnold bode 19001977 initiates an exhibition of contemporary art. The parthenon of books is the main showpiece at this years documentathe cult contemporary art show held once every five years in the university town of kassel.
Theres that parthenon replica, and the fridericianum has been devoted in its entirety to works from. The largest and most prominent exhibition for contemporary art worldwide will be taking place in kassel from june 10 to. Become part of the work by marta minujin at friedrichsplatz in kassel. Parthenon of books tells important story in german town of. As with the athens chapter or should that be movement. What struck me after two days of wandering around was how many books there are in the art being made now. What struck me after two days of wandering around was how many books.
The worlds most important art event, documenta, in its 14th edition, opened at kassel, germany with more artworks, more artists, greater crowdsand a curiously absent centre. Ledgers and notebooks and written documentation of every kind. Parthenon made of books built at site of nazi book burning. Documenta, german art festival held every five years in kassel, ger. Art world from frog art to a socialist shoe store, these are the 8 unmissable artworks of documenta 14 in kassel. Jul 16, 2017 for documenta 14, participating artists have been invited to think and produce within the context of the emerging dynamic relationship between these two cities and to develop a work for each of the two locations. Marta minujin, the parthenon of books, 2017, friedrichsplatz, kassel, documenta 14, photo.
The argentinian artists replica of the famous greek monument was originally erected in 1983 in buenos aires after the collapse of argentinas brutal military dictatorship. From highly political videos and performances to delicate and meditative. From parthenon of banned books to pipe homes of refugees. In this video, we have a closer look at marta minujins installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel, germany. In this video, we have a closer look at marta minujins installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel. The parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures travel. It showcases contemporary art, using a variety of venues throughout the city. Its hard to put into words how perplexing the experience of documenta 14 in kassel is. The display is part of the documenta 14 art festival in kassel, germany. A greekstyle temple made out of banned books hopes to stir debate about censorship at the site of nazi book burning in central germany. Jun 09, 2017 s giant parthenon of books 2017, which currently dominates kassels friedrichsplatz, a recreation of her 1980s installation in argentina following the end of the countrys repressive dirty war, for which she assembled a replica parthenon out of metal scaffolding and thousands of books that had been banned during the military. The parthenon of books by artist marta minujin is a decisive symbol of resistance to any banning of writings and the persecution of their.
Between 1955 and 1992, documenta was held at the fridericianum in kassel. Building a new parthenon of books in news by porter anderson october 7, 2016 the prohibition of books betrays so much about their times and political order, says frankfurts juergen boos ahead of book fairs presentation of documenta 14s new the parthenon of books. The installation forms part this years documenta 14 art festival in kassel, a city in the north of central german state hesse. It stands at the same site where in 1933 nazis burned books by jewish or marxist writers. The 14th documenta exhibition of contemporary art and installations is on over summer 2017 10th june. Kassel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Jun 07, 2017 a greekstyle temple made out of banned books hopes to stir debate about censorship at the site of nazi book burning in central germany. Marta minujins parthenon of books 19832017 for example, is a scaffold that recreates the parthenon in athens at a onetoone scale. Through a range of cooperations and programs, documenta 14 wishes to call attention to public institutions and organizations.
The first documenta focused on abstract art in particular abstract painting. Check back for more daily coverage on documenta 14 kassel and follow our social media feeds for highlights from the exhibition. Learning from athens has opened in its usual location in kassel, germany and will run until 17 september 2017, while the athens exhibition is on through 16 july. The parthenon of books documenta kassel 2017 marta minujin. Celebration of the accomplishment of the collection of forbidden books. This scaffold is now meant to be filled with books that are or were. The highlight of the documenta 14 the parthenon of books. A fair chunk of documentas 37 million euro budget correction. These are the 8 unmissable highlights of documenta 14 in. The parthenon of books 2017 steel, books, and plastic sheeting 19. Apr 12, 2017 access a database of 70,000 books banned around the world going back to 1575. Construction the parthenon of books, documenta 14 nussli. The work by argentine artist marta minujin is a plea against all forms of censorship. The parthenon of books is a symbol of opposition to the banning of writings and the persecution of their authors.
Access a database of 70,000 books banned around the world going back to 1575. Marta minujin, documenta 14, and frankfurter buchmesse cordially invite the public, publishers, and authors to donate books for the artwork the parthenon of books and thereby become part of the work. Much like minujins parthenon of banned books was a response to. Documenta 14 is an incredibly ambitious curatorial experiment of enormous proportions. Today, the archive houses a library on the art of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and maintains a collection of valuable documents, photographs, and correspondence relating to all previous documenta exhibitions, extensive press documentation, and a progressively growing media archive. The parthenon of books at documenta 14 universes in universe. In this video, we have a closer look at marta minujin s installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel, germany. The parthenon of books at documenta 14 worlds of art. Theres that parthenon replica, and the fridericianum has been devoted in its entirety to works from the fledgling collection of greeces national museum of contemporary art. Marta minujins the parthenon of books is taking shape in kassel. Together with the art historian werner haftmann he presents a retrospective of classical modernism defamed by the nazis as degenerated art as well as younger artworks. September 1992 guide si3t by organisationen documenta 9. He thus conceived the documenta project as part of the bundesgartenschau, a biennial horticultural show set in kassel at the time.
It is shared among its visitors and artists, readers and writers, as well as all those whose work made it happen. The highlight of the documenta 14 the parthenon of books filled with books. Kassel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun 10, 2017 documenta 14 photos from the opening in kassel photos by ruppert bohle in kassel saturday, jun. It is the second time minujin has built such a temple the first was in 1983 in her native buenos aires. Documenta 14, a german art shows greek revival the new. Jul 12, 2017 marta minujin has used thousands prohibited books to construct a replica of the parthenon in athens on a nazi bookburning site in kassel. The huge centerpiece of the show is the parthenon of books by the. From highly political videos and performances to delicate and meditative collages. On saturday, september 9, 2017 at 12 pm, noon, documenta 14 invites you to celebrate the accomplishment of the collection of forbidden books. Argentinian artist marta minujin has used thousands of prohibited books to construct a replica of the parthenon in athens on a nazi bookburning site in kassel, germany.
The 14th documenta exhibition of contemporary art and installations is on over summer 2017 10th june 17th september held in kassel, a town in the heart of germany. However, in 1992, a special exhibition hall was attributed to the show. Aug 29, 2017 i just returned from kassel, germany, where the documenta contemporary art exhibition takes place every five years. Documenta began as a postwar attempt at revitalization. The 14th edition of documenta, led by the 46yearold polish curator adam szymczyk, is being shared by kassel and athens, a city with intertwined crises of finance and migration, and the. Books by the argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin, documenta 14. Documenta 14 struggles to make a statement about our.
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