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