The Story That Never Ends. The Collection of the ZKM (until 20.09)
09.08.2025 All day
From the 1950s to the present day, the exhibition shows how artists use rapidly developing technologies to continuously expand the expressive possibilities of art. The spectrum ranges from video, light and sound artworks to motorised kinetic objects, computer-based interactive installations and works created with the help of artificial intelligence. ‘The story that never ends’ alludes not only to artistic development, but also to the challenges faced by museums that collect media artworks: Technical devices are not made to last forever, data carriers disintegrate, software standards are quickly outdated and media formats are no longer readable after a few years. This means that works must be continuously monitored and technically updated by conservators.
