Hannah Ryggen's 1950s Tapestries Installed at Kunsthalle Fridericianum for Documenta 13
A series of tapestries created by Hannah Ryggen during the 1950s were presented at Kunsthalle Fridericianum in Kassel. The installation was documented by photographer Roman März. This presentation occurred as part of Documenta 13, the thirteenth edition of the quinquennial contemporary art exhibition. The works showcase Ryggen's distinctive approach to textile art from that decade. The exhibition was documented on June 24, 2012. Ryggen's tapestries are known for their political and social commentary woven into traditional craft techniques. The Fridericianum served as a central venue for Documenta 13's extensive programming. This installation highlighted historical textile works within a major contemporary art context.
Key facts
- Hannah Ryggen created the tapestries in the 1950s
- The installation took place at Kunsthalle Fridericianum in Kassel
- The event was part of Documenta 13
- Photographer Roman März documented the installation
- The entry was posted on June 24, 2012
- Ryggen's works are textile-based art forms
- Documenta is a quinquennial contemporary art exhibition
- Kunsthalle Fridericianum is a museum in Kassel
Entities
Artists
- Hannah Ryggen
- Roman März
Institutions
- Kunsthalle Fridericianum
- Documenta
- artcritical
Locations
- Kassel
- Germany