Documenta Fifteen Embraces Collective Model Under ruangrupa's Direction in Kassel
Documenta fifteen, taking place in Kassel, Germany, from June 18 to September 25, 2022, is led by the Jakarta-based group ruangrupa. This event draws inspiration from the Indonesian idea of 'lumbung,' which highlights collaboration and the sharing of resources. Fourteen global collectives, such as Britto Arts Trust and FAFSWAG, are recognized as 'lumbung members,' providing resources for ongoing discussions beyond the exhibition. Artists have established 'mini-majelis' working groups to facilitate exchanges. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of expressions across 32 locations in Kassel, including Bettenhausen for the first time. Ticket prices vary, with daily passes at 27 euros and season passes at 129 euros, contributing one euro from each ticket to sustainability initiatives in Germany and Indonesia.
Key facts
- Documenta fifteen runs from June 18 to September 25, 2022.
- The exhibition is artistically directed by the collective ruangrupa from Jakarta.
- The conceptual framework is 'lumbung,' an Indonesian term for a communal rice barn.
- Fourteen international collectives and organizations are invited as 'lumbung members.'
- The exhibition occupies 32 venues across four areas of Kassel, Germany.
- For the first time, documenta extends to the Bettenhausen industrial district.
- Ticket purchases support sustainability projects in Germany and Indonesia with 1 euro.
- Artists participate in 'mini-majelis' working groups for long-term exchange.
Entities
Artists
- ruangrupa
Institutions
- Britto Arts Trust
- FAFSWAG
- Fondation Festival Sur Le Niger
- Gudskul
- INLAND
- Instituto de Artivismo Hannah Arendt
- Jatiwangi art Factory
- Más Arte Más Acción
- OFF-Biennale Budapest
- Project Art Works
- The Question of Funding
- Trampoline House
- Wajukuu Art Project
- ZK/U – Center for Art and Urbanistics
- documenta
Locations
- Kassel
- Germany
- Jakarta
- Indonesia
- Mitte
- Fulda
- Nordstadt
- Bettenhausen