German, English, Greek with English subtitles

exergue – on documenta 14 accompanies the artistic director of documenta 14, Adam Szymczyk, and his curatorial team as they plan and realise one of the world’s most important exhibitions of contemporary art, which for the first time took place in Kassel and Athens in 2017. This decision, which was part of the radical curatorial concept of documenta 14, sparked controversy in advance and ended with a budget deficit and a media scandal. In 14 chapters, exergue offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at contemporary art production, exploring the tensions between curatorial work and institutional structures, local funding and the global art market, and the role of contemporary art in a changing political landscape.

Screening dates:

Friday, 09 May, 13:00-18:00 ⟼ Part 01-04
Saturday, 10 May, 11:30-18:00 ⟼ Part 05-10
Sunday, 11 May, 13:00-18:00 ⟼ Part 11-14

Friday, 16 May, 13:00-18:00 ⟼ Part 01-04
Saturday, 17 May, 11:30-18:00 ⟼ Part 05-10
Sunday, 18 May, 13:00-18:00 ⟼ Part 11-14

• Programm Programme: EMAF Extended