Untitled 2022

This untitled work comes from the hand of Alevtyna Kakhidze, a Ukrainian artist who produced it using ink on paper. It raises important questions about who gets to speak for whom in the international art world. The sketch depicts a figure with raised hands and a building that might be a museum. Text next to the figure suggests a feeling of exclusion: "Cannot get why Documenta invited Dan Perjovschi for Standwith Ukraine, not you, for example." This hints at institutional gatekeeping within the art world, especially regarding whose voices are amplified during times of conflict. Kakhidze’s work serves as a poignant commentary on the politics of representation and the power dynamics inherent in cultural institutions. By naming Documenta, the artist critiques the very institutions that claim to champion artistic freedom and global dialogue. To fully understand this piece, one might research the history of Documenta, the curatorial choices made in relation to Ukrainian art, and the broader discourse surrounding cultural representation in times of conflict.