Current Exhibitions Atrium 1+2 MEDIA ART — TECHNOLOGY — RESTORATION The Story That Never Ends. The ZKM Collection → until May 21, 2028 A comprehensive insight into our collection. Experience media art through the ages and learn more about the restoration process. TECHNOLOGY — MYTH — SOCIETY Ulrich Bernhardt. NOW: It was, will be and is → until April 26, 2026 In what ways do far-reaching technological developments influence our society? Find inspiration in Bernhardt's work, which blends mythology and the present. GAMING — COMPUTER — CONSOLE zkm_gameplay. the next level – Permanent exhibition Discover the art of computer games from the 1970s to the present day. In five themed levels, you can try out over 50 games that push the boundaries of artistry and creativity. GAMING — BARRIERS — INCLUSION playABLE. zkm_gameplay Level 5 – Permanent exhibition Learn about accessible video games. Explore features like customizable game settings, difficulty levels, and personalizable controllers. PAINTINGS — MASTERPIECES — HISTORY See You. Encounters with the Kunsthalle Karlsruhe – Permanent exhibition Highlights from the collection: Discover selected artworks from the Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe spanning from the late Middle Ages to the 20th century, as a guest at ZKM. Atrium 8+9 FILM — MEDIA — MANIPULATION Johan Grimonprez. All Memory Is Theft → until February 08, 2026 A major retrospective of the Belgian film and media artist, featuring films and videos between art and cinema, documentary and fiction. COMMUNITY — TRANSFORMATION — FUTURE Fellow Travellers. Art as a tool to change the world → until February 08, 2026 The dynamic exhibition space: Here, we present concrete ideas for shaping our planetary coexistence. CULTURE — KNOWLEDGE — EXCHANGE Assembling Grounds. Practices of Coexistence → until February 08, 2026 New ideas on the »Fellow Travellers« platform: Explore international projects on the topics of ecological justice and global coexistence. HOME — ESCAPE — ALIENATION Amna Elamin. Unfamiliar Ceilings → until February 08, 2026 Amna Elamin's story of war-induced displacement reminds us of what war takes away from us – security, familiarity, and a sense of belonging. Further Exhibitions & Installations Free admission COMPUTER ART – TEXTILES – FOLKLORE Ćilim 2.5 → until January 11, 2026 Ćilim 2.5 is a computer-generated kilim (traditional woven carpet or tapestry) that questions the patriarchal interpretations of contemporary technology and traditional crafts. LIGHT ART — STROBE LIGHTS — RECONSTRUCTION Walter Giers. Sparkling cube → until February 01, 2026 Stroboscopic lights suddenly flash on the glass facade of the building, transforming it into a sparkling light sculpture visible from far way. This year, Walter Giers' artwork will once again make the ZKM cube shine. NFT — CRYPTO-ART — BLOCKCHAIN The Story That Has Just Begun. NFTs from the ZKM Collection → until February 01, 2026 The ZKM presents pioneering NFT art from early CryptoPunks to the latest on-chain works as a guest at EnBW. BOTANY — MIGRATION — COLONIALISM Eva-Maria Lopez: Phyto-Travellers → until February 01, 2026 This art project focuses on the cultural appropriation and domestication of plants from other regions and cultures around the world. MOVEMENT — SOCIETY — SELF-REFLECTION William Forsythe. Choreographic Instructions → until August 02, 2026 In the public space around the ZKM, you are invited to take on choreographic tasks. Follow the instructions and engage with your body. ROBOTICS — EMPATHY — HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION Electronic Petting Zoo → until August 02, 2026 Ten interactive robot guinea pigs await you in our foyer, responding to your touch and voice: Are they alive – or just pretending to be? Past exhibitions Exhibitions // worldwide National Asian Culture Center, Gwangju Manifesto of Spring → until February 22, 2026 The group exhibition in South Korea is dedicated to the effects of capitalism, globalization, colonialism, and the climate crisis. Past international exhibitions Exhibitions // digital bMEDIA Chat with a digital being that shows you media art. Iconoclash as a Digital Experience Explore the virtual exhibition model of »Iconoclash«, a historical lighthouse project of ZKM. Newsletter Stay connected with our ZKM Newsletter! Sign up now Collections & Archives From painting, sculpture, video art, performance and computer-based works to music – our collection and archives provide you a wide-ranging view of the art and history of the 20th and 21st century! to the collection
