The Highlight of the Documenta 14 «The Parthenon of Books» filled with books
For this art exhibition, NUSSLI constructed a giant framework to serve as the basic structure for The Parthenon of Books
This structure will be cladded with books, which either were banned in the past and still are or in print again today.

The Highlight of the Documenta 14 «The Parthenon of Books» filled with books

The largest and most prominent exhibition for contemporary art worldwide will be taking place in Kassel from June 10 to September 17, 2017: the 14th “documenta” exhibition. For this art exhibition, NUSSLI constructed a giant framework to serve as the basic structure for “The Parthenon of Books”.

July 2017

In preparation for documenta 14 in Kassel, NUSSLI realized a walk-in scaffolding structure measuring 30 x 66 meters, which will serve as the basic framework for “The Parthenon of Books”, designed by the artist Marta Minujín. This structure will subsequently be cladded with books from all over the world, which either were banned in the past but in print again today or continue to be prohibited.

The Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous ancient Greek monuments still in existence. The idea for “The Parthenon of Books” in Kassel is derived from the “Partenón de Libros”, which was built in Buenos Aires in 1983.

Zeit Online: http://www.zeit.de/video/2017-06/5463026721001/documenta-der-tempel-der-verbotenen-buecher

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