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INSTAR's Counter-Narrative of Cuban History at documenta 15

exhibition · 2026-04-24

The INSTAR collective presented 'Operational Factography' (2022) at documenta 15 in Kassel, Germany. The installation offers a counter-narrative of Cuban cultural history. The work was documented in a photo by C&AL. INSTAR, or Instituto de Artivismo Hannah Arendt, is a Cuban art collective known for community-based art and activism. The piece was featured in the 'Black Cultures Matter' exhibition section of documenta 15, which focused on community art and marginalized histories.

Key facts

  • INSTAR collective presented 'Operational Factography' at documenta 15.
  • The work was created in 2022.
  • The installation is a counter-narrative of Cuban cultural history.
  • It was installed in Kassel, Germany.
  • The photo was taken by C&AL.
  • INSTAR stands for Instituto de Artivismo Hannah Arendt.
  • The piece was part of the 'Black Cultures Matter' exhibition at documenta 15.
  • The exhibition focused on community art.

Entities

Artists

  • INSTAR collective

Institutions

  • Instituto de Artivismo Hannah Arendt (INSTAR)
  • documenta 15
  • C&AL
  • documenta15
  • Contemporary And (C&)

Locations

  • Kassel
  • Germany

Sources