Karlsruhe is
UNESCO creative city
of media arts


Calendar

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Loss of Cultural Heritage, Identity, and Citizenship

04. September 2026 — 06. September 2026

On the role of architecture for identity, culture and citizenship.
Poster Media art is here, 13.08.-13.09.2026. Karlsruhe Stadtgebiet
#exhibition #mediaartishere

Media art is here 2026

13. August 2026 — 13. September 2026

Save the date for Media art is here 2026!
Bild Bunte Nacht der Digitalisierung am 19. Juni
#event #festival

Bunte Nacht der Digitalisierung

19. June 2026

In 2026, the festival will focus on the theme of “Digital Sovereignty”.
Rotes Bikinoberteil vor blauem Hintergrund. Text: Chlorreiche Tage, Freibadausstellung
#event #exhibition

“Chlorreiche Tage” (Chlor-filled Days)

05. June 2026 — 07. June 2026

Exhibition at the Rüppurr outdoor swimming pool featuring 40 perspectives from the worlds of art and design
Lichthof der HfG Karlsruhe voller Menschen, die an Biertischgarnituren vor Laptops und Kabeln sitzen
#event #hfg #zkm

Goulash Programming Night

04. June 2026 — 07. June 2026

For the 24th time, it’s time for: Hacking, Goulash, Talks, Tschunk, Workshops, Lounge, Mate, and hands-on fun!
#call #festival #unesco

SIAF2027 500 Metre Underground Walkway Gallery Award

20. April 2026 — 20. July 2026

The Sapporo International Art Festival 2027 and the Sapporo Odori 500m Underground Walkway Gallery are jointly organising the “SIAF2027 500m Gallery Award”.
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News

Press The CULT maps are here! Experience media art itineraries from April 2026
News QueerScope Annual Meeting 2026 in Karlsruhe
News Dr. Andreas Vogel is the new president of the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design (HfG)
Press Call for Applications: Project Funding Program for Media Art 2026 Launched
News Architecture and Urban Space Take Center Stage at the SCHLOSSLICHTSPIELE Karlsruhe 2026
Press UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts Karlsruhe at art karlsruhe 2026
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Profile

City of Media Arts

Media Art is universal – it stands for social and technological innovation, for creativity, connectivity, interdisciplinarity, and brings art and science together in manifols ways.

Artists

A considerable number of artists live and work in Karlsruhe whose media art productions feature in festivals, exhibitions, and projects. The following overview includes an alphabetical list of artists who are involved in exhibitions, projects, and international collaborations within the framework of the UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts Karlsruhe.

Funding

The Funding Program for Media Arts and International Network Projects Supports the Cultural and the Creative Scene.

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Network

UNESCO Creative Cities Network

Joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network gives Karlsruhe and the city’s interest groups the opportunity to make new contacts, give new impulses and establish new connections to organizations and artists in the UNESCO Creative Cities on all continents.