Germany welcomes art lovers to documenta(13)

Every five years, the city of Kassel is transformed into a museum of contemporary art for 100 days. Since it was established in 1955, the documenta has come to be regarded as one of the most important and famous exhibitions of contemporary art in the world.

More than 150 artists from 55 countries and participants from all over the world have come together to present their multifaceted artistic positions at documenta 13 this year. Up until 16 September, different venues in the city – the traditional Museum Fridericianum, the Baroque Orangerie, the green Karlsaue – are presenting sculptures, paintings, installations and performances, as well as photography and films in such genres as aesthetics, art, politics, cinema, literature, science and philosophy.