Organization
Departments that work together in agile projects
The ZKM | Centre for Art and Media is a foundation under public law with the state of Baden-Württemberg and the city of Karlsruhe as its sponsors. Founded in 1989, the ZKM stands worldwide for an open concept of art in the digital age.
We are organised into departments whose teams work in a networked and interdisciplinary way using agile project work. Around 150 employees are involved in combining artistic research and production with scientific collection and archive research, as well as facilitating theoretical discourse on the interactions between technology, science, philosophy and art through exhibitions, symposia, performances, films and events.
Our work is supported by the Foundation Council, which consists of 14 representatives from the state and regional parliaments of Baden-Württemberg as well as the City and City Council of Karlsruhe. The programme work is supported by a board of trustees consisting of 12 international representatives from the arts, science, universities, business and public life.
Directorate/ Board of Directors
The ZKM is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alistair Hudson as Scientific and Artistic Director and Holger Neinhaus as Interim Managing Director.
Wissen – Collection, Archives & Research
From classical painting to performance and computer art: The department of Wissen – Collection, Archives & Research preserves and explores 20th and 21st century art.
![Internet Dream](https://zkm.de/system/files/styles/img_para_media_detail_zoom/private/field_media_image/2023/02/23/101414/mm_00103_paik_internet-dream_003.jpg?itok=LqTVsaPi "Nam June Paik, »Internet Dream«, 1994, steel frame, 10 monitors (20" PAL), 35 monitors (13" NTSC ), 6 monitors (13" PAL), 3 CF card players, custom-made video wall system (D.A.S.H. Systems), 2 video distributors, 4 transformers, 287 x 380 x 80 cm. ZKM | Center for Art and Media © Nam June Paik Estate; Photo © ZKM | Center for Art and Media, Photo: Steffen Harms / © Nam June Paik Estate; Photo © ZKM | Center for Art and Media, Photo: Steffen Harms")
Hertzlab
The Hertzlab operates as a transdisciplinary research and development platform at the interface of media arts, science and society.
Curatorial Department
Since 1989, the ZKM has set standards worldwide in the development of artistic and scientific – interactive, participative and performative – exhibitions.
Museum Communication
Museum Communication at ZKM is interdisciplinary, cross-medial and participatory, but above all in the middle of the exhibition space.
Museum and Exhibition Technical Services
In close cooperation with artists and curators, a dozen exhibitions are organized each year by the museum and exhibition technology team.
Publications Department
Books, brochures, online publications, apps, CDs and DVDs – since its foundation in 1989, the ZKM has published more than 400 publications.
Video Studio
From exhibition openings to live performances: The video studio documents almost the entire supporting program of ZKM and makes it visible online.
Events Department
Symposia, readings, concerts, performances: a variety of different events take place at the ZKM. The events department is responsible for logistical and organizational planning.
Museum Shop
The Museum Shop offers a broad selection of German and English-language professional literature, CDs, radio plays, magazines and DVDs on art, design, science, architecture and new media as well as current discussions on art theory and international exhibi
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EU Coordination
The EU Coordination Office advises the ZKM and the State Museums of Baden-Württemberg on European funding programs and supports them in applying for and implementing EU projects.
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Committees
The ZKM is a foundation under public law and pursues exclusively and directly charitable purposes. It consists of the Foundation Board and the Board of Trustees.
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Equal Opportunity Plan
We stand for an open and diverse society.
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Code of Conduct
Our guidelines for a positive working culture.