Documenta announces 2018 satellite exhibition in Luanda, Angola
In 2018, Luanda, Angola, will host a satellite event for Documenta, the prominent contemporary art exhibition from Germany, following a precursor in Athens in April 2017. This Luanda exhibition will showcase the works of 16 African artists involved in documenta 14, including notable figures such as Akinbode Akinbiyi, Sammy Baloji, and Bouchra Khalili, among others. The initiative, backed by Congolese entrepreneur Sindika Dokolo, aims to foster thematic exchanges rather than merely relocating artworks. Nevertheless, there are apprehensions regarding possible pretentiousness, and information regarding the event's organization remains sparse.
Key facts
- Documenta announced a 2018 satellite exhibition in Luanda, Angola.
- The exhibition will feature 16 artists of African origin from documenta 14.
- Artists include Akinbode Akinbiyi, Sammy Baloji, Bili Bidjocka, Manthia Diawara, Theo Eshetu, Aboubakar Fofana, Pélagie Gbaguidi, iQhiya, Bouchra Khalili, Ibrahim Mahama, Narimane Mari, Otobong Nkanga, Emeka Ogboh, Tracey Rose, El Hadji Sy, and Olu Oguibe.
- Sindika Dokolo, a Congolese businessman and collector, is financing the Luanda event.
- The Luanda show is modeled after documenta's prequel in Athens.
- The initiative aims to expand documenta's reach and forge new alliances.
- Critics warn of potential paternalism and rhetorical pretension.
- Details on the exhibition's organization remain undisclosed.
Entities
Artists
- Akinbode Akinbiyi
- Sammy Baloji
- Bili Bidjocka
- Manthia Diawara
- Theo Eshetu
- Aboubakar Fofana
- Pélagie Gbaguidi
- iQhiya
- Bouchra Khalili
- Ibrahim Mahama
- Narimane Mari
- Otobong Nkanga
- Emeka Ogboh
- Tracey Rose
- El Hadji Sy
- Olu Oguibe
- Sindika Dokolo
Institutions
- documenta
- documenta 14
Locations
- Luanda
- Angola
- Athens
- Greece
- Kassel
- Germany