
First conceived in 1955 by Arnold Bode the inaugural documenta exhibition endeavored to bring Germany back into artistic dialogue with the rest of the post-war world More than sixty years later documenta 14 returns to its initial motivation by extending its base in the city of Kassel Germany to Athens Greece Accompanying documenta 14 this book functions as a "reader" evoking the various meanings associated with that term Emphasizing the importance of literature storytelling performance & pedagogy it features illustrations & critical writings that address & expand upon the exhibition's theme of economic & cultural realities in a new world As the current social & political trends in Europe & the world have divided people geographically & economically this documenta returns to its roots-bringing to light another significant moment in world history