Documenta 16 to proceed in 2027 without code of conduct for artistic director

In 2027, Documenta 16 will proceed without a code of conduct for its artistic director, despite an expert advisory panel's suggestions following antisemitism issues from the last edition. The supervisory board will consist of five to nine members, including representatives from Kassel, Hesse, and two federal officials. A new Scientific Advisory Board will include six professionals from arts, culture, and science. While both the Fridericianum museum and Documenta will implement codes of conduct, the artistic director is not required to comply but must publicly discuss their curatorial theme and uphold human dignity. The selection process was disrupted when the entire finding committee resigned after the October 7 Hamas attack, which led to scrutiny of its members, including Ranjit Hoskoté and Bracha Lichtenberg Ettinger.