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Aftermaths?: dOCUMENTA (13) in Kabul by Francesca Recchia

publication · 2026-04-22

Francesca Recchia's essay, 'Aftermaths?: dOCUMENTA (13) in Kabul,' was published on August 23, 2015, in Issue 40 of Afterall Journal. While the full text is only available to subscribers, you can buy individual articles from the University of Chicago Press. This piece delves into the impact and significance of the Kabul platform from dOCUMENTA (13) and examines how contemporary art interacts with Afghanistan's geopolitical situation. Other notable works include Sheau Yun Lim's 'Inside History: The Life and Paintings of Inauk S. Gullah' (March 12, 2026), and a series of interviews and essays by Antonio Echeverría and Rada Georgieva, all focusing on art, public spaces, and institutional critiques.

Key facts

  • Essay published 23 August 2015
  • Part of Afterall Journal Issue 40
  • Written by Francesca Recchia
  • Full text only available to subscribers
  • Individual articles purchasable via University of Chicago Press
  • Related articles include works by Sheau Yun Lim, Antonio Echeverría, Rada Georgieva, and Els Silvrants-Barclay
  • Related articles published in 2025 and 2026

Entities

Artists

  • Francesca Recchia
  • Inauk S. Gullah
  • Gonzalo Díaz
  • Sheau Yun Lim
  • Antonio Echeverría
  • Rada Georgieva
  • Els Silvrants-Barclay

Institutions

  • Afterall
  • University of Chicago Press
  • dOCUMENTA (13)
  • M HKA

Locations

  • Kabul
  • Afghanistan

Sources