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Kassel, Germany

documenta

Every five years, Kassel becomes the most discussed art city in the world.

documenta
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Founded in 1955 to reconnect Germany with modern art, documenta runs for 100 days and is less a fair than a statement about where art and politics meet.

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  • Runs 100 days
  • Founded 1955

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