Argentine artist marta minujin has created a fullscale replica of one of the worlds most famous structures, the parthenon in athens, constructed out of censored books as a symbol of resistance to political repression. The parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures the parthenon of books by the argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin, documenta 14 exhibition, 2017, kassel, germany, europe. The highlight of the documenta 14 the parthenon of books filled with books. Parthenon replica built out of 100,000 banned books. The parthenon of books 1983 is the documentary record of a project by marta minujin in which she reconstructed the classical greek temple of the parthenon from the acropolis in athens out of books. This weekend, the second half of documenta 14, entitled learning from athens, opens in kassel, germany following the exhibits in athens, greece, which have been on view since april. The display is part of the documenta 14 art festival in kassel, germany. Visitors who would like to donate books for the parthenon of books are very welcome to submit these at the press and information center. To realize this work, the argentine artist marta minujin and the documenta 14 team are collecting books that have now been published anew after having been banned for years as well as those that are distributed legally in some countries but not in others. One of the highlights will be the installation of marta minujins the parthenon of books on the friedrichsplatz opposite the fridericianum, a.
She is a professor of classics at newnham college, cambridge, and the classics editor of the times literary supplement. Jun 07, 2017 books hang on a column on the parthenon of books by argentinian artist marta minujin, at the documenta 14 art exhibition, in kassel, germany, june 2, 2017. Marta minujin, the parthenon of books, 2017, steel, books, and plastic sheeting. Jun 08, 2017 view of the parthenon of books by argentinian artist marta minujin, at the documenta 14 art exhibition in kassel. View of the parthenon of books by argentinian artist. Her previous books include the bestselling, wolfson prizewinning pompeii, the roman triumph, the parthenon and confronting the classics. Her book is especially valuable because it is up to date on the restoration the parthenon has been undergoing since 1986. The huge centerpiece of the show is the parthenon of books by the argentinian marta minujin, in which thousands of books previously banned or restricted by governments aound the world are encased in plastic to create a replica of the acropoliss. In july 2017, the argentine artist marta minujin created a fullscale replica of the parthenon for the documenta 14 art festival in kassel, germany. The highlight of the documenta 14 the parthenon of books. Construction the parthenon of books, documenta 14 nussli. Jun 07, 2017 the parthenon of books is the main showpiece at this years documenta the cult contemporary art show held once every five years in the university town of kassel. Decisive symbol of resistance to any banning of writings and the persecution of their authors, the parthenon of books is a replica of the temple on the acropolis in athens, symbolizing the aesthetic and political ideas of the first democracy. Imagine going back in time 2,500 years to the city of athens in ancient greece.
Jul 14, 2017 known as the parthenon of books, the installation is the centerpiece of the 2017 edition of the german art festival documenta 14. The huge centerpiece of the show is the parthenon of books by the argentinian marta minujin, in which thousands of books previously banned or restricted by governments aound the world are encased in plastic to create a replica of the acropoliss main building. The 2,000yearold syrian architectural landmark believed to have been destroyed by islamic militant group isis. Marta minujin, documenta 14, and frankfurter buchmesse cordially invite the public, publishers, and authors to donate books for the artwork the parthenon of books and thus become part of the work. Jul 12, 2017 this video by vernissagetv shows the parthenon of books installation at documenta 14 last year, a replica of the palmyra arch was been erected in london s trafalgar square. The parthenon of books was made of donated books and will be temporarily exhibited in kassel, germany. The parthenon of books is the main showpiece at this years documenta the cult contemporary art show held once every five years in the university town of kassel. A lifesized model of the greek parthenon covered in forbidden books donated from around the world stands in central kassel right where nazis once burned banned books. With a length of 70m, a width of 30m, and a height of 19m. Apr 12, 2017 the parthenon of books, a recreation of her 1983 installation in buenos aires, will be unveiled in june at art festival documenta in kassel, germany. The parthenon of books, built in germany, is made of 100,000. May, 2017 kassel, germany marthas minujins parthenon of books is taking shape in kassel, thanks to all of your countless donations. In its current form the work consists of five black and white photographs showing various stages of the construction of the temple and a video recording the event and public reaction to it.
Artist uses 100,000 banned books to build a fullsize. This video by vernissagetv shows the parthenon of books installation at documenta 14. Last year, a replica of the palmyra arch was been erected in londons trafalgar square. The parthenon of books, built in germany, is made of. View of the parthenon of books by argentinian artist marta minujin, at the documenta 14 art exhibition in kassel. Select documenta 14 articles as well as the publications documenta 14. The parthenon of books by artist marta minujin is a decisive symbol.
The largest and most prominent exhibition for contemporary art worldwide will be taking place in kassel from june 10 to september 17, 2017. This is an interesting book about the history of a famous building. The parthenon of books a project by marta minujin decisive symbol of resistance to any banning of writings and the persecution of their authors, the parthenon of books is a replica of the temple on the acropolis in athens, symbolizing the aesthetic and political ideas of the first democracy. Marta minujins the parthenon of books on friedrichsplatz in kassel, germany. The parthenon of books, a recreation of her 1983 installation in buenos aires, will be unveiled in june at art festival documenta in kassel, germany. The parthenon of books by artist marta minujin is a decisive symbol of resistance to any banning of writings and the persecution of their. Her blog has been collected in the books its a dons life and all in a dons day. The contemporary interpretation in germany will also recirculate its books following the end of documenta 14. The parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures. You and your parents leave your small mudbrick house and join a large parade of people climbing up a steep hill that rises from the center of the city. With the help of students from kassel university, minujin identified over 170 titles that were or are banned in different countries around the world, and constructed the fullsize replica of the iconic temple from those books, plastic sheeting, and steel. The site of the installation is also a symbolic one. The artists socalled parthenon of books is composed of an ensemble of 100.
Mary beard takes readers on a journey, at once historical, anthropological. The parthenon is made of 100,000 copies of banned books, and minujin worked with students from kassel university to make it happen. Jun 08, 2017 this weekend, the second half of documenta 14, entitled learning from athens, opens in kassel, germany following the exhibits in athens, greece, which have been on view since april. Known as the parthenon of books, the installation is the centerpiece of the 2017 edition of the german art festival documenta 14. Jun 09, 2017 in this video, we have a closer look at marta minujins installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel, germany. In its current form the work consists of five black and white photographs showing various stages of the construction of the temple and a video. The parthenon of books 2017 steel, books, and plastic sheeting 19. Highlights from documenta 14, kassel which opened to press and professionals today. Jul 06, 2017 argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin has just installed the parthenon of books in kassel, germany as part of the documenta 14 art festival. Daybook and the documenta 14 reader are available as of tomorrow. Jun 23, 2017 in this video, we have a closer look at marta minujins installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel, germany. In its current form the work consists of five black and white photographs showing various stages of the construction. Oct 07, 2016 the installation the parthenon of books by marta minujin uses books that were previously banned to present them at documenta 14 in kassel.
Marta minujin, documenta 14, and frankfurter buchmesse cordially invite the public, publishers, and authors to donate books for the artwork the parthenon of books and thereby become part of the work. Address friedrichsplatz 4 34117 kassel opening days and hours april 27. It opens to the public on saturday, running from 10 june to 17 september 2017. Nov 02, 2016 the parthenon of books is the brainchild of. One of the highlights will be the installation of marta minujins the parthenon of books on the friedrichsplatz opposite the. View of the parthenon of books by argentinian artist marta. In this video, we have a closer look at marta minujins installation the parthenon of books, one of the highlights of documenta 14 in kassel, germany.
Parthenon of books monumental artwork protests censorship. An artist is building a parthenon of banned books smart. The work by argentine artist marta minujin is a plea against all forms of censorship. Parthenon replica built out of 100,000 banned books in. The installation was constructed from books which were censored by nazi germany, symbolising resistance to political repression.
Jul 11, 2017 the parthenon of books was made of donated books and will be temporarily exhibited in kassel, germany. Aug 07, 2017 marta minujins parthenon of books is easily the centrepiece of documenta 14, the 2017 instalment of the fiveyearly documenta held in kassel, germany. It stands at the same site where in 1933 nazis burned books by jewish or marxist writers. Parthenon of books raised at site where nazis torched. Jul 11, 2017 minujins parthenon of books is presented as part of documenta 14 an art festival and exhibition taking place in kassel, germany, and athens, greece this year. Books hang on a column on the parthenon of books by argentinian artist marta minujin, at the documenta 14 art exhibition, in kassel, germany, june 2, 2017. Some of these books were banned for many years but may now be circulated legally. Jun 15, 2017 documenta 14 15 parthenon of books by night mrschlimmmaennchen. Sep 01, 2017 the parthenon of books, kassel, germany in pictures the parthenon of books by the argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin, documenta 14 exhibition, 2017, kassel, germany, europe. The argentinian artists replica of the famous greek monument was originally erected in 1983 in buenos aires after the collapse of argentinas brutal military dictatorship.
The main book of documenta 14 takes the form of a reader, evoking the various meanings associated with the term athens conservatoire odeion the athens conservatoire, commonly referred to as odeion, is part of an unrealized urban plan that won the architect ioannis despotopoulos first prize in a competition held for. The parthenon of books, a fullscale replica of the temple on the acropolis, is. From parthenon of banned books to pipe homes of refugees. Created from 100,000 banned books, this architectural replica of the parthenon in athens is a work in progress, with the public being asked to continue bringing volumes with them when visiting the exhibition. The parthenon of books in the german city of kassel is the work of argentinian artist marta minujin, who constructed this replica of the athens monument using 100,000 oncebanned books. The parthenon of books is the main showpiece at this years documentathe cult contemporary art show held once every five years in the university town of kassel. It is the second time minujin has built such a temple the first was in 1983 in her native buenos aires. Artist creates replica of parthenon from 100,000 banned books. Jul 10, 2017 the contemporary interpretation in germany will also recirculate its books following the end of documenta 14. This documenta is the first to be divided between two. The parthenon of books qualifies as the centrepiece because it stands out physically, as an idea and a philosophy.
We are delighted that the foundations for this inspiring work will be made at this years book fair and hope for a lively participation from our exhibiting publishers and authors. Up to 100,000 formerly or currently banned books from all over the world are needed to erect the work on friedrichsplatz in kassel, the same place. The parthenon of books was erected in a public square where nazis burned an estimated 2,000 banned books on may 19, 1933 as part of the. German parthenon of books stimulates censorship debate. Call for book donations for the parthenon of books. The parthenon of books is a symbol of opposition to the banning of writings and the persecution of their authors. Argentinian conceptual artist marta minujin has just installed the parthenon of books in kassel, germany as part of the documenta 14 art festival. Parthenon made of books built at site of nazi book burning. The parthenon of books at documenta 14 worlds of art. This video by vernissagetv shows the parthenon of books installation at documenta 14 last year, a replica of the palmyra arch was been erected in london s trafalgar square.
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