Reflection on what can and must be done with documenta X has made it
evident that art today needs to be examined within its (in the widest
sense) political context. This entails a far-reaching exploration of
cultural practice. There is more to dX than the presentation of works of
art; Catherine David calls it a manifestation culturelle. Essentially,
it offers a variety of ways to apprehend the true state of the world. It
uses a diversity of languages and operates on a number of different
levels.

We invite you to participate to a forum on documenta X and its web site.

The main topics of this forum is to discuss furthermore on:

- Catherine David's concept of dX as "manifestation culturelle" rather
than an exhibition of contemporary art.

- The artists, projects and guests presented at dX, on the web as much
as in Kassel along the parcours and during the 100 conferences.

- The concept behind the documenta web site, its structure, and choices,
such as production of projects, rather than a catalogue. The specific
answer to problems posed by an exhibition on the web means.

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Otherwise you can check out the moderated web form at
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Ideally, the manifestation culturelle that is dX might be visualized as
a nucleus surrounded by concentric circles, symbolizing tightly packed
energy within and radiant expansion without.