The Indonesian ruangrupa curatorial collective came under fire through the antisemitism scandal at Germany's documenta art show. Two of its members are now visiting professors at a Hamburg university.
This year’s Documenta has become a political hot potato, being widely criticized as antisemitic. But the event, which is one of the world’s most prestigious art shows, has also been a success with a lot of younger visitors.
Documenta, Germany's world-renowned exhibition of contemporary art, has spent the past 100 days trying to defend itself against accusations of anti-Semitism and censorship. As this year's turbulent documenta fifteen draws to a close, it's time to take stock.