The parthenon of books i documenta 14 2017 kassel at night. The parthenon of books is a symbol of opposition to the banning of writings and the persecution of their authors. As part of the concept of the artistic director adam szymczyk, the exhibition is proceeding in both countries. Without the usual pedantic moralism supplied by lengthy curatorial wall texts, audiences are thrown back on their imaginations. Aug 29, 2017 i just returned from kassel, germany, where the documenta contemporary art exhibition takes place every five years. And on june 10 of next year at kassel, the new installation will be revealed to the public for a 100day run. Books hang on a column on the parthenon of books by argentinian artist marta minujin, at the documenta 14 art exhibition, in kassel, germany, june 2, 2017. Art world straining for wisdom, documenta 14 implodes under the weight of european guilt. The parthenon of books is, in effect, a library of banned books.
See this parthenon replica built in germany from 100,000. This video by vernissagetv shows the parthenon of books installation at documenta 14 last year, a replica of the palmyra arch was been erected in london s trafalgar square. The parthenon of books this weekend, the second half of documenta 14, entitled learning from athens, opens in kassel, germany following the exhibits in athens, greece, which have been on view since april. I just returned from kassel, germany, where the documenta contemporary art exhibition takes place every five years. The books chosen were titles which at some time or place had been suppressed or censored. It looks like the monumental temple standing imposingly at the acropolis in athens. What struck me after two days of wandering around was how many books there are in the art being made now. Documenta 14 kicks off, showcases parthenon of forbidden. The parthenon of books qualifies as the centrepiece because it stands out physically, as an idea and a philosophy. Argentine artist marta minujin has created parthenon of books, a central piece in documenta 14, one of the largest modern art shows in the world, being presented in kassel, germany, as well as its traditional home in athens, greece. This scaffold is now meant to be filled with books that are or were censored, donated in part by viewers of documenta 14. Jun 07, 2017 it looks like the monumental temple standing imposingly at the acropolis in athens. The parthenon of books is the main showpiece at this years documenta the cult contemporary art show held once every five years in the university town of kassel. Marta minujin has used thousands prohibited books to construct a replica of the parthenon in athens on a nazi book burning site in kassel.
One of the best examples of this silent and unique protest can be seen in an exhibition documenta 14, germany. The parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures the parthenon of books by the argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin, documenta 14 exhibition, 2017, kassel, germany, europe. Marta minujin, documenta 14, and frankfurter buchmesse cordially invite the public, publishers, and authors to donate books for the artwork the parthenon of books and thereby become part of the work. Ledgers and notebooks and written documentation of every kind. The structure is ten meters high by seventy meters long and thirty meters wide.
When documenta 14 came to an end after a total of 163 days of concerts, film screenings, readings, performances and talks in kassel, more than one million visitors had been counted in both cities, making documenta 14 the mostvisited contemporary art exhibition of all time. European exhibition features parthenon replica built from. In this video, we have a closer look at marta minujins installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel, germany. Artist creates replica of parthenon from 100,000 banned books. Minujin has adorned the structure with 100,000 books, all of which have been banned at one point in history. News marta minujin to rebuild the parthenon of forbidden. Parthenon of books raised at site where nazis torched. The parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures. 5 m commissioned by documenta 14, with support from the ministry of media and culture of argentina friedrichsplatz, kassel. The centerpiece of germanys biggest art fair, documenta 14, the parthenon stands in central kassel right. The parthenon of books i documenta 14 2017 kassel at. From parthenon of banned books to pipe homes of refugees. The structure, commissioned by art exhibition documenta 14, recreates the ancient greek parthenon known as a symbol of the worlds first democracy with steel, plastic sheeting, and around 100,000 books that are currently prohibited in various countries around the world.
Oct 06, 2016 documenta 14 at parko eleftherias athens municipality arts center attention. Curator adam szymczyks vision is pulling in two different ways at once. Call for book donations for the parthenon of books documenta 14. Currently on display at the documenta 14 art festival in kassel, germany, the 100,000 books that make up the monument have been sourced entirely from donations, allowing people from all. Marta minujins the parthenon of books on friedrichsplatz in kassel, germany. The parthenon of books 2017 steel, books, and plastic sheeting 19. Jun 09, 2017 in lieu of a catalogue, documenta 14 has what it is calling a reader, complete with essays, poems. Jan 20, 2020 the parthenon of books, kassel, documenta 14, 2017 in presenting the parthenon of books as part of documenta 14 in kassel, in 2017, minujin did not merely intend to stage a retrospective exhibition of a work dating from 1983. Parthenon of books constructed from 100,000 banned books. The parthenon of books is the centre piece of this years documenta 14 exhibition in german city kassel. Start of the redistribution of forbidden books with marta minujin 12 pm, noon, friedrichsplatz, kassel.
Jul 12, 2017 this video by vernissagetv shows the parthenon of books installation at documenta 14 last year, a replica of the palmyra arch was been erected in london s trafalgar square. On saturday, september 9, 2017 at 12 pm, noon, documenta 14 invites you to celebrate the accomplishment of the collection of forbidden books for the parthenon of books on friedrichsplatz in kassel in the presence of the artist marta minujin. Thomas lohnesgetty images the installation is the centre piece of this years documenta 14 exhibition in kassel, which runs for 100 days and showcases contemporary art. A volunteer hangs a book on the parthenon of books by argentinian artist marta minujin, at the documenta 14 art exhibition in kassel. Knorrs work in greece, meanwhile, entails collecting discarded objects from the streets of athens, then inserting and pressing them into books.
Daniel knorrs expiration movement 2017, an installation work for documenta 14 held in kassel, germany and athens, greece, received good coverage in the art newspaper. Marta minujins the parthenon of books is built from donated books and displayed at documenta. The artwork the parthenon of books with donated books by the artist marta minujin. To realize this work, the argentine artist marta minujin and the documenta 14. Jun 23, 2017 in this video, we have a closer look at marta minujins installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel, germany. Jul 10, 2017 currently on display at the documenta 14 art festival in kassel, germany, the 100,000 books that make up the monument have been sourced entirely from donations, allowing people from all over the.
Jun 09, 2017 in this video, we have a closer look at marta minujins installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel, germany. Jun 23, 2017 the parthenon of books is the centre piece of this years documenta 14 exhibition in german city kassel. Documenta 14 and the parthenon of books constructed from 100,000 formerly banned books. Jul 06, 2017 argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin has just installed the parthenon of books in kassel, germany as part of the documenta 14 art festival. Aug 29, 2017 the parthenon of books is a symbol of opposition to the banning of writings and the persecution of their authors. Documenta 14 kicks off, showcases parthenon of forbidden books, pipe homes of refugees. A public action devoted to returning the onceforbidden books to circulation is also being planned for the new parthenon at the end of documenta 14.
From parthenon of banned books to pipe homes of refugees documenta 14 kicks off. Created from 100,000 banned books, this architectural replica of the parthenon in athens is a work in progress, with the public being asked to continue bringing volumes with them when visiting the exhibition. Marta minujin, an argentinian artist has created an incredible replica of greek temple, the parthenon. Sep 09, 2017 start of the redistribution of forbidden books with marta minujin 12 pm, noon, friedrichsplatz, kassel. Marta minujin builds parthenon from forbidden books at. Sep 01, 2017 the parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures the parthenon of books by the argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin, documenta 14 exhibition, 2017, kassel, germany, europe. It was held first in athens from 8 april till 16 july, and in kassel from 10 june till 17 september 2017.
The parthenon of books leoforos vasilissis sofias gr11521 athens. The parthenon of books by artist marta minujin is a decisive symbol of resistance to any banning of writings and the persecution of their. Created by artist marta minujin, its aim is to stir debate around censorship. It is valid to ask whether the curatorial decision to include the parthenon of books in the 2017 edition of documenta 14 in kassel is one that can sustain the contradictions and tensions created by its exact replica without transformation. She has used 100,000 banned books to construct a replica of the parthenon in athens on a nazi bookburning site in kassel, germany. The installation, entitled the parthenon of books has been erected for documenta 14, an annual art festival held in both kassel and athens.
Meet argentinas answer to andy warhol the creator of documenta 14s parthenon of books is as vibrant, dynamic and effervescent as her oeuvre. Documenta 14s efforts to underline the contemporary relevance of empire and its histories lie in not only splitting the exhibition but in stripping it of conventional didactics. Jun 08, 2017 the parthenon of books this weekend, the second half of documenta 14, entitled learning from athens, opens in kassel, germany following the exhibits in athens, greece, which have been on view since april. Jul 19, 2017 one of the best examples of this silent and unique protest can be seen in an exhibition documenta 14, germany.
Documenta 14 the installation will be presented in kassel as a replica of the temple on the acropolis in athens. Banned books used to recreate the parthenon in kassel daily. In lieu of a catalogue, documenta 14 has what it is calling a reader, complete with essays, poems. For the new the parthenon of books, minujin is collecting up to 100,000 previously forbidden bookseither currently being republished or still suppressed. Jun 07, 2017 books hang on a column on the parthenon of books by argentinian artist marta minujin, at the documenta 14 art exhibition, in kassel, germany, june 2, 2017. Aug 07, 2017 marta minujins parthenon of books is easily the centrepiece of documenta 14, the 2017 instalment of the fiveyearly documenta held in kassel, germany. Marta minujin the parthenon of books documenta 14 the ins. Jul 22, 2017 it is valid to ask whether the curatorial decision to include the parthenon of books in the 2017 edition of documenta 14 in kassel is one that can sustain the contradictions and tensions created by its exact replica without transformation. Jun 20, 2017 art world straining for wisdom, documenta 14 implodes under the weight of european guilt. To realize this work, the argentine artist marta minujin and the documenta 14 team are collecting books that have now been published anew after having been banned for years as well as those that are distributed legally in some countries but not in others. Penguin random house donates 5,000 titles to new parthenon of books june, 2017.
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