dOCUMENTA (13) Writers' Residency: Retreat into Public at Chinese Restaurant

At dOCUMENTA (13) in Kassel, writing became a key artistic element, highlighted through works by Susan Hiller, Nedko Solakov, and Lawrence Weiner. The event included a series called 100 Notes – 100 Thoughts and hosted a writers' residency titled 'Chorality, On Retreat' (COR) at the Dschingis Khan restaurant in Karlsaue park. Notable writers like Etel Adnan, Aaron Peck, and Enrique Vila-Matas participated in a collaborative writing experience, with diners and art fans watching. This setup mirrored an artist placement model, challenging traditional roles. Vila-Matas wrapped up the event with a talk featuring an allegory about Sophie Calle, presented in Spanish and translated into English via shortwave radio for about twenty listeners. Nick Thurston's essay, published on October 25, 2012, in Afterall, explores the exhibition's focus on fiction and storytelling in relation to postcolonial and feminist themes.