The blog of Haus der Kunst

28.3.23 History

As a non-collecting center for contemporary art, Haus der Kunst primarily has a supporting role in provenance research. Sabine Brantl, Head of Archive at Haus der Kunst, gives an introduction into her research.

by Sabine Brantl

21.2.23 Interview

As part of TUNE, Standing on the Corner performs at Haus der Kunst. Curator Sarah Miles asks Gio Escobar, the ensemble's founder, about creative visions, inspiration and his experiences in Europe.

by Sarah Miles

6.12.22 Context

The new visual identity of Haus der Kunst

by Haus der Kunst

18.11.22 Interview

Andrea Lissoni and Julienne Lorz talk with Joan Jonas about the transformation from performances to installations, the role of animals and the negotiation of space in their video works.

by Andrea Lissoni

15.3.22 History

Entire biographies can lay behind an inconspicuous flyer, a single photo or the floor plan of a flat. As part of the "Archives in Residence" series, the HDK Archiv Galerie presents documents from Munich's queer history and culture. Three protagonists describe their memories associate with them.

by Alexandra Reißer

18.2.22 Context

On the occasion of the retrospective "Heidi Bucher. Metamorphoses" at Haus der Kunst, Carina Bukuts talks with Elisabeth Kübler, former director of Galerie Maeght, about Heidi Bucher, their relationship to each other, and the beginnings of feminism in art.

by Carina Bukuts

14.1.22 Context

On the occasion of the Heidi Bucher retrospective at Haus der Kunst, curator Dr. Jana Baumann analyzes the artist's life's work in her publication and places it in an art historical context.

by Jana Baumann

13.1.22 Tip

A Happy New Year to all of you, may it bring many inspiring art experiences.

by Haus der Kunst

1.12.21 Interview

A transcript of a conversation between artist Lamin Fofana and Curator Sarah Miles on his installation in the Terrace Hall of Haus der Kunst. They talk about unconventional spaces, the artist’s practice and his sources, the tyranny of Western music theory and much more.

by Sarah Miles

1.10.21 History

The artists’ index of the Haus der Deutschen Kunst (House of German Art) is one of the central and most noteworthy sources in the collection of our Historical Archive. Sabine Brantl discusses this document in her blog post, which can also be viewed digitally in the Archive Gallery.

by Sabine Brantl