Current Exhibitions 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 culture 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 (Closed February 18–22, 2026) 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. Further Exhibitions & Installations Free admission BOTANY — MIGRATION — COLONIALISM Eva-Maria Lopez: Phyto-Travellers → until February 22, 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? Preview: Exhibitions & Installations TECHNOLOGY — AI — DESIGN Connection Machine CM-2 → from March 25, 2026 The Connection Machine (CM) was one of the first supercomputers, a technological pioneering achievement that contributed significantly to the development of modern high-performance computers and AI systems. Accompanying the conference "Envisioning AI: Legacy and Impact of the Connection Machine", it can be seen as an installation in the foyer. PHILOSOPHY — EROS — MEDIA Silver Egg. The Eros of Media Art → from July 04, 2026 The exhibition Silver Egg is a call for an erotic attitude towards the world and asks: What are the media and forms of perception in art for addressing the desires and deficiencies of our time? 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
