Opening: Media art is here

As part of the UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts Karlsruhe, we are opening the media art exhibition »Media art is here« in partnership with the Cultural Office and the participating artists. From 14 August to 14 September, you can experience the works of local and international artists at ZKM and in the city centre, free of charge.

In 2025 the exhibition once again brings art to where life happens: on streets, squares, and in gardens. Visitors encounter forward-thinking media artworks that rethink and transform public spaces. The exhibition showcases works that explore the boundaries between physical and virtual space, while addressing the impact of digital media on society, identity, and sustainability. Placed directly within the urban environment, the artworks open up new, unexpected perspectives and foster dialogue between art, the city, and society.

The exhibition not only offers aesthetic experiences but also creates new forms of participation: many works invite active involvement and make media art directly accessible to a wide audience. Taking place alongside the SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Light Festival, the exhibition offers the opportunity to rediscover Karlsruhe through media and light art.

»Media art is here« is realised by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Karlsruhe in close cooperation with the ZKM | Center for Art and Media. The event is part of the Kunst | Sommer | Technik series organized by KIT.

Further information: www.cityofmediaarts.de