Free Talk: On exergue – on documenta 14

This free Talk will take place on Wednesday, October 2 at 5pm in the EBM Amphitheater.

Reflecting the ambitions of its subject, Dimitris Athiridis’s exergue – on documenta 14 plays out over 14 hours to trace the making and near-breaking of the historic German quadrennial’s 14th edition, through the innumerable barriers and controversies faced by Artistic Director Adam Szymczyk and his curatorial team. As a gesture toward de-centering Europe’s art world from the North, Szymczyk proposed the exhibition take place both in its original home of Kassel, Germany and in Athens, Greece—all during Europe’s mid-2010s financial crises. Athiridis observes the team and contributing artists as they face off against politicians, bureaucrats, handlers, critics, and other adversaries in their efforts to make progress with the project. This panel brings together Athiridis, Szymczyk, D14 artist Naeem Mohaiemen, and curator and writer Serubiri Moses in a conversation exploring the making of exergue and D14; how its portrayal unwittingly signaled major political, financial, and cultural policy shifts in Europe; and the ethical and material complexities involved in conceiving any major international art showcase today. Moderated by curator and NYFF Currents Programmer Rachael Rakes.

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