“But the curators’ insistence on centering underrepresented worldviews, stories, and art production is a sign of deep concern and respect for fellow human beings, a small antidote to the blind spots and injustices that plague the globe.”

Publication: “Collective Burdens: Making Room for ‘Others’ at Documenta Fifteen,” Texte zur Kunst (October 17, 2022).

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Image: Ali Eyal, documenta fifteen, Nicolas Wefers