What happens when an art institution becomes a meme template? In a fusion of art and internet culture, the artist Cem A. has transformed the Center for Art and Media (ZKM) into a memetic spectacle. As part of the action "Center for Critique and Memes", he reinterprets the acronym ZKM and explores the meaning of memes in an institutional context in an installation.
Zentrum für Kritik und Memes
New products in our store
ZKM mugs
Zentrum für Konferenzen und Monologe
The new ZKM mugs were created in connection with the intervention "Center for Critique and Memes" with the artist Cem A. (@freeze_magazine). The mugs are printed with different satirical variations of the ZKM acronym, such as "Center for Can and Must" or "Center for Conferences and Monologues". They are a humorous companion for your everyday office life, with long meetings and extended coffee breaks.
© ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Photo: Andy Koch
ZKM caps
Zentrum für Kritik und Memes
Our new ZKM caps were created as part of the intervention "Center for Critique and Memes" in collaboration with the artist Cem A. (@freeze_magazine). The caps bear humorous reinterpretations of the ZKM acronym, such as "Center for Klamauk and Myths" or "Center for Cable Salad and Maultaschen". A unique accessory for anyone who appreciates art, the ZKM and memes.
© ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Photo: Andy Koch
ZKM bags
Zentrum für Kuddel und Muddel
The new versions of our store classic, the colorful ZKM jute bags, were created in connection with the intervention "Center for Critique and Memes" with the artist Cem A. (@freeze_magazine). They feature creative reinterpretations of the ZKM acronym, such as "Center for Kuddel and Muddel", which perhaps perfectly describes the contents of your bag. The humorous and unexpected name changes are guaranteed to make friends or passers-by smile and make them look twice.
© ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, Photo: Andy Koch