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documenta 8 was the eighth edition of documenta, a quinquennial contemporary art exhibition. It was held between 12 June and 20 September 1987 in Kassel, West Germany. The artistic director was Manfred Schneckenburger. [1]

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  1. documenta 8 Katalog: Band 1: Aufsätze; Band 2: Katalog; Band 3: Künstlerbuch; Kassel 1987 ISBN   3-925272-13-5