What began in 1955 in the Fridericianum, then still alongside the Federal Garden Show, is now one of the most important exhibition series for contemporary art in the world. Founded by Arnold Bode, documenta opened for the first time in Kassel on July 15, 1955. A total of 15 editions of documenta have taken place since then. documenta 16 is currently in preparation and will open in Kassel in 2027.
To mark the 70th anniversary of documenta, exhibitions, talk and lecture series, concerts and performances, book presentations and social media campaigns throughout 2025 will invite visitors to engage with the eventful history and future of this internationally unique exhibition series. A ceremony on June 7 will commemorate the founding of documenta and at the same time open a city-wide intervention by documenta 12 artist Cosima von Bonin.
Press images: Ceremony 70 years of documenta & opening of Cosima von Bonin's 7000 Palms
First press photos of the opening will be available at 6 pm.
First press photos of the panel discussion will be available at 8 pm.
