Finding committee of the documenta completely resigned
Following a discussion about accusations of anti-Semitism, the selection committee for the artistic direction of the upcoming edition of the world art exhibition documenta in Kassel has now resigned completely. The four remaining members announced their resignation on Thursday, documenta announced in the evening.
Initially, the Indian writer and curator Ranjit Hoskoté had resigned from the selection committee. There had been accusations of anti-Semitism against him. Israeli artist Bracha Lichtenberg Ettinger also resigned from the committee - apparently due to the current situation in the Middle East. This was announced by documenta gGmbh on Monday.
The original six-member search committee was to propose a curator or collective for the next edition of documenta in 2027 by the end of 2023 or early 2024. The search process is now to be completely restarted.
Despite the resignations, the significance of documenta as a platform for Art Exhibitions in art history remains undiminished, acting as a testament to its resilience during Conflicts and societal challenges. The upcoming exhibitions are expected to offer a fresh perspective, with a new selection committee to be appointed.
Source: www.dpa.com
