Archives
Documents of art of the 20th and 21st century
The archives of the ZKM invite researchers and anyone interested in art and music to develop new perspectives on the art of the 20th and 21st centuries from books, journals, letters, photographs, drawings, videos, and audio recordings.
The ZKM archive comprises two large areas: the institutional archive, which documents the work of the ZKM, and the archives that have been given to the ZKM by artists and theorists in order to preserve them and make them accessible to the public.
Acquired Archives
Archives of Artists and Theorists
The acquired archives offer access to archival material handed over to the ZKM by artists, theorists, curators, collectors or publishers in order to make it accessible to the public.
Institutional Archive
ZKM-Archive
The ZKM-Archive provides access to documents related to the history of the ZKM and its collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Research in the archives
Who can use the archives?
The archives are freely accessible to anyone interested, subject to prior registration.
When can I use the archives?
The archives are open (by appointment) Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How can I arrange a research appointment?
Please email us at collection-and-archives@zkm.de
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Terms of use for department Wissen, including the library, archive, and collection (German)
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ZKM | Karlsruhe
Wissen – Collections, Archives and ResearchLorenzstraße 19
76135 Karlsruhe
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Contacts
ZKM | Archives
Tel: +49 (0) 721/8100-1536
E-Mail: collections-and-archives [at] zkm.deImage Requests
Tel: +49 (0) 721/8100-1536
E-Mail: image-requests [at] zkm.de