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03.07.2025

Job advertisement: Infotrainer

Hartware MedienKunstVerein e.V. (HMKV) is looking for an info trainer (working student ... more Job advertisement: Infotrainer

02.07.2025

Special Offer: Holding Pattern Catalogue

The catalogue for the exhibition Holding Pattern. Holding Patterns and Other ... more Special Offer: Holding Pattern Catalogue

27.06.2025

ExtraSchicht 2025 & special opening hours

On 28 June 2025, ExtraSchicht 2025 will take place in the Ruhr area from 18:00 to ... more ExtraSchicht 2025 & special opening hours

26.06.2025

HMKV is part of the ÖKOPROFIT co-operation project

HMKV is delighted to be part of the ÖKOPROFIT cooperation project. Last ... more HMKV is part of the ÖKOPROFIT co-operation project

12.05.2025

Regular operation from Tuesday, 13 May 2025

From Tuesday, 13 May 2025, the regular opening hours will apply again and the HMKV ... more Regular operation from Tuesday, 13 May 2025

11.05.2025

HMKV and Dortmunder U closed up to and including Monday (12 May 2025)

Due to an accident, the Dortmunder U will remain closed until Monday (12.05.2025). ... more HMKV and Dortmunder U closed up to and including Monday (12 May 2025)

06.05.2025

“Moving Bodies & Motion Capture” – Lecture by Erika Balsom on 15 May at HMKV

On 15 May at 19:00, renowned film scholar Erika Balsom (King's College, London) will ... more “Moving Bodies & Motion Capture” – Lecture by Erika Balsom on 15 May at HMKV

09.04.2025

Job advertisement: Production assistance

The HMKV Hartware MedienKunstVerein is looking for a committed young person to assist ... more Job advertisement: Production assistance

15.03.2025

„Holding Pattern" Exhibition Now Open

After six weeks of renovations, the wait is finally over: On 14 March 2025, the HMKV ... more „Holding Pattern" Exhibition Now Open

06.03.2025

First seen at HMKV: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art acquires work by Jake Elwes

First seen at HMKV: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art acquires work by Jake Elwes The ... more First seen at HMKV: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art acquires work by Jake Elwes

21.01.2025

2025: HMKV presents two international group exhibitions

In 2025, the HMKV Hartware MedienKunstVerein is presenting two international group ... more 2025: HMKV presents two international group exhibitions

23.11.2024

Magazine for the exhibition ‘You Can't Make This Up’ has been published

The magazine for Silke Schönfeld's current exhibition You Can't Make This Up is ... more Magazine for the exhibition ‘You Can't Make This Up’ has been published

19.11.2024

Changed opening hours on 20 November 2024

On Wednesday, 20 November 2024, the HMKV will close at 17:00. From Thursday, ... more Changed opening hours on 20 November 2024

06.11.2024

The HMKV is nominated for the Weststern-Art-Award

Exciting news at HMKV Hartware MedienKunstVerein: HMKV has been shortlisted for the ... more The HMKV is nominated for the Weststern-Art-Award

17.10.2024

Event kick-off in autumn: book launch & short film programme

The HMKV presents the book presentation Tutorials on 23 October and the short film ... more Event kick-off in autumn: book launch & short film programme

19.09.2024

Exclusive video presentation as part of the Dortmund Museum Night

The documentary by Silke Schönfeld and Aleyna Asya Akgün: Die sehen ja nur, ... more Exclusive video presentation as part of the Dortmund Museum Night

08.09.2024

Jana Kerima Stolzer and Lex Rütten receive prize for young artists

This year, the City of Dortmund's sponsorship award for young artists goes to Jana ... more Jana Kerima Stolzer and Lex Rütten receive prize for young artists

05.09.2024

Visitor record for the HMKV: „The Paradise Machine" attracts over 20,000 visitors

The exhibition Paradise Machine by Berlin artist Niklas Goldbach has set a new visitor ... more Visitor record for the HMKV: „The Paradise Machine" attracts over 20,000 visitors

29.08.2024

Last chance: The last days of the exhibition „Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine“

Last days of the exhibition by Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine begin. Until ... more Last chance: The last days of the exhibition „Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine“

30.07.2024

Artist talk, lecture performance and exhibition tour with Niklas Goldbach and Inke Arns

A busy weekend awaits Niklas Goldbach and Inke Arns next week. It starts on 09 August ... more Artist talk, lecture performance and exhibition tour with Niklas Goldbach and Inke Arns

16.07.2024

15,000 visitors for “Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine”

A reason to celebrate: Last Sunday, we we able to count the 15,000th visit in the ... more 15,000 visitors for “Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine”

06.06.2024

#savethedate Artist Talk & Lecture Performance

#savethedate Artist Talk & Lecture Performance with Niklas Goldbach and Inke Arns13 ... more #savethedate Artist Talk & Lecture Performance

29.05.2024

Important information: No ExtraSchicht 2024 at the Dortmunder U

The Dortmunder U is not taking part in ExtraSchicht 2024. Instead, the house opens ... more Important information: No ExtraSchicht 2024 at the Dortmunder U

28.05.2024

Changed opening hours for ExtraSchicht on Saturday, June 01

For ExtraSchicht on Saturday, 01.06.2024, the Dortmunder U and the HMKV have changed ... more Changed opening hours for ExtraSchicht on Saturday, June 01

08.05.2024

Exhibition magazine “Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine” now available

The exhibition magazine “Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine” has been released. ... more Exhibition magazine “Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine” now available

03.04.2024

Now online: The exhibition film about „Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine“.

We are pleased to show you the film of our current exhibition "Niklas Goldbach: The ... more Now online: The exhibition film about „Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine“.

07.03.2024

Opening “Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine“

The HMKV invites you to the opening of the new exhibition The Paradise Machine on ... more Opening “Niklas Goldbach: The Paradise Machine“

31.01.2024

+++ Reconstruction phase | HMKV exhibition space closed +++

The exhibition Was ist Kunst, IRWIN? is now officially closed. We would like to take ... more +++ Reconstruction phase | HMKV exhibition space closed +++

23.01.2024

Last chance: Was ist Kunst, IRWIN?

The exhibition Was ist Kunst, IRWIN? is open until Sunday, 28 January 2024 – a ... more Last chance: Was ist Kunst, IRWIN?

04.01.2024

IRWIN editions, catalogues and publications at the bookshop

In our bookshop at the entrance of the HMKV we have, on the occasion of the exhibition ... more IRWIN editions, catalogues and publications at the bookshop

18.12.2023

Special opening hours from Christmas to New Year‘s

From Christmas to New Year‘s, the HMKV has special opening hours: Sun., 24.12.2023, ... more Special opening hours from Christmas to New Year‘s

12.12.2023

Research project “Training the Archive“ completed

The three year research project, funded by the Digital Culture Programme of the Kulturstiftung ... more Research project “Training the Archive“ completed

07.12.2023

Give away: Surprises on the Sundays of Advent

For the first visitor on each of the four Sundays in Advent, we prepared a small ... more Give away: Surprises on the Sundays of Advent

08.11.2023

Last minute: Only a few GROW bags and wallets still available

There are only a few GROW bags and cases left in the HMKV shop, Dortmunder U level ... more Last minute: Only a few GROW bags and wallets still available

13.10.2023

The exhibition magazine „Was ist Kunst, IRWIN?“ is now available

The exhibition magazine „Was ist Kunst, IRWIN?“ is now available. In addition ... more The exhibition magazine „Was ist Kunst, IRWIN?“ is now available

18.09.2023

Special opening hours on 23 & 24 September

Due to the 23rd DEW21-Museumsnacht (Museum Night) on 23 September 2023, the Dortmunder ... more Special opening hours on 23 & 24 September

04.09.2023

Opening “Was ist Kunst, IRWIN?“

The HMKV invites you to the opening of the new exhibition Was ist Kunst, IRWIN? on ... more Opening “Was ist Kunst, IRWIN?“

01.08.2023

+++ Reconstruction phase | HMKV exhibition space closed +++

The exhibition Jana Kerima Stolzer & Lex Rütten - We grow, grow and grow, we're ... more +++ Reconstruction phase | HMKV exhibition space closed +++

11.07.2023

Buttons, magazines and stickers at the HMKV bookshop

During the exhibition We grow, grow and grow, we're gonna be alright and this is ... more Buttons, magazines and stickers at the HMKV bookshop

04.07.2023

Last month of the exhibition “We grow, grow and grow...”

We are entering the last month of the exhibition “We grow, grow and grow, we‘re ... more Last month of the exhibition “We grow, grow and grow...”

23.06.2023

Extraschicht on 24 June 2023

For ExtraSchicht on Saturday, 24 June 2023, the Dortmunder U and the HMKV have changed ... more Extraschicht on 24 June 2023

12.06.2023

10,000 visitors for “Jana Kerima Stolzer & Lex Rütten – We grow...”

The HMKV is very happy about 10,000 visitors for the exhibition “Jana Kerima Stolzer ... more 10,000 visitors for “Jana Kerima Stolzer & Lex Rütten – We grow...”

24.05.2023

Still a few vacant slots for the film workshop: “Fantasy creatures between nature and technology”.

There are still a few places available for the HMKV summer holiday project, the film ... more Still a few vacant slots for the film workshop: “Fantasy creatures between nature and technology”.

02.05.2023

New in the Bookshop: The EP “Extracted Soil"

New in the HMKV bookshop: The vinyl EP “Extracted Soil”. The 4-track EP by A2iCE ... more New in the Bookshop: The EP “Extracted Soil"

25.04.2023

HMKV's new magazine “Jana Kerima Stolzer & Lex Rütten – We grow, grow and grow, we‘re gonna be alright and this is our show“ is now available

The new magazine for the exhibition Jana Kerima Stolzer & Lex Rütten - We grow, ... more HMKV's new magazine “Jana Kerima Stolzer & Lex Rütten – We grow, grow and grow, we‘re gonna be alright and this is our show“ is now available

18.04.2023

New exhibition film

We are pleased to be able to show you the film of our current exhibition Jana Kerima ... more New exhibition film

08.03.2023

Opening “Jana Kerima Stolzer & Lex Rütten – We grow, grow and grow, we're gonna be alright and this is our show”

The HMKV invites you to the opening of the new exhibition Jana Kerima Stolzer ... more Opening “Jana Kerima Stolzer & Lex Rütten – We grow, grow and grow, we're gonna be alright and this is our show”

30.01.2023

+++ Reconstruction phase | HMKV exhibition space closed +++

The exhibition Fiona Banner aka The Vanity Press: Pranayama Typhoon Soft Parts Wing ... more +++ Reconstruction phase | HMKV exhibition space closed +++

25.11.2022

Small surprises on the Sundays of Advent

Christmas season is coming up! We have prepared a special present for our visitors ... more Small surprises on the Sundays of Advent

27.10.2022

Event documentation “House of Mirrors”

Between April and July 2022, numerous film screenings, lectures, panel discussions, ... more Event documentation “House of Mirrors”

13.10.2022

Exhibition Talk

On Thursday, 20 October 2022, we cordially invite you at 19:00 in the HMKV in the ... more Exhibition Talk

27.09.2022

Public guided tours in October

On 02, 03, 09, 16 and 30 October we offer guided tours of the exhibition free of ... more Public guided tours in October

08.09.2022

Special opening hours on 17 & 18 September

Due to the Museum Night (Dortmunder Museumsnacht 2022) on 17 September 2022 the Dortmunder ... more Special opening hours on 17 & 18 September

07.09.2022

Opening “Fiona Banner aka The Vanity Press: Pranayama Typhoon Soft Parts Wing Flap Fin”

The HMKV cordially invites you to the opening of the new exhibition Fiona Banner ... more Opening “Fiona Banner aka The Vanity Press: Pranayama Typhoon Soft Parts Wing Flap Fin”

16.08.2022

Four weeks until the opening of the exhibition “Fiona Banner aka The Vanity Press: Pranayama Typhoon Soft Parts Wing Flap Fin”

In four weeks, on 16 September 2022, we will open the new exhibition Fiona Banner ... more Four weeks until the opening of the exhibition “Fiona Banner aka The Vanity Press: Pranayama Typhoon Soft Parts Wing Flap Fin”

01.08.2022

+++ Construction phase | HMKV exhibition space closed +++

The exhibition House of Mirrors: Artificial Intelligence as Phantasm has been officially ... more +++ Construction phase | HMKV exhibition space closed +++

14.07.2022

Only two more weeks of „House of Mirrors“

The exhibition House of Mirrors: Artificial Intelligence as Phantasm will be running ... more Only two more weeks of „House of Mirrors“

30.06.2022

CANCELLED: Lecture by Timo Daum on 02 July 2022

Attention: Unfortunately, the lecture on Saturday, 02 July 2022 by Timo Daum Artificial ... more CANCELLED: Lecture by Timo Daum on 02 July 2022

08.06.2022

Special opening hours on Science Day on 14 June & for the Extraschicht on 25 & 26 June 2022

Due to Science Day on Tuesday, 14 June 2022 and the Extraschicht on Saturday, 25 ... more Special opening hours on Science Day on 14 June & for the Extraschicht on 25 & 26 June 2022

01.06.2022

HMKV's new magazine "House of Mirrors: Artificial Intelligence as phantasm" is now available

The new magazine for the exhibition House of Mirrors: Artificial Intelligence as ... more HMKV's new magazine "House of Mirrors: Artificial Intelligence as phantasm" is now available

24.03.2022

Soft Opening "Soft Opening "House of Mirrors: Artificial Intelligence as Phantasm"" on 08 April 2022

The HMKV cordially invites you to the soft opening of the new exhibition House of ... more Soft Opening "Soft Opening "House of Mirrors: Artificial Intelligence as Phantasm"" on 08 April 2022

24.03.2022

On the war in the Ukraine

The Association of German Art Associations (ADKV) - and thus also the HMKV - stands ... more On the war in the Ukraine

03.03.2022

THIS TIME WE TALK ABOUT GENDER - Equality and inclusive Practice

We would like to draw your attention to the free online formats on GENDER - Equality ... more THIS TIME WE TALK ABOUT GENDER - Equality and inclusive Practice

16.02.2022

Closure on 17 February 2022 due to storm warning

Due to the storm warnings issued by the German Weather Service for storm Xandra and ... more Closure on 17 February 2022 due to storm warning

31.01.2022

Hack on Instagram channel [UPDATE]

Good news: We were able to completely recover our Instagram channel @hmkv_de. ... more Hack on Instagram channel [UPDATE]

28.01.2022

CANCLED: live online guided tour on 30 January 2022

Attention: Due to technical issues, our Instagram Live Tour ... more CANCLED: live online guided tour on 30 January 2022

19.01.2022

Job opening: Employee for press and public relations

The HMKV is looking for a part-time press and public relations employee (25 hours ... more Job opening: Employee for press and public relations

11.01.2022

HMKV's new magazine "Technoshamanism" is now available

The new magazine for the exhibition Technoshamanism can now be ordered through the ... more HMKV's new magazine "Technoshamanism" is now available

25.11.2021

The HMKV featured in The New York Times!

The New York Times reviews our current exhibition Technoshamanism: In Space Pagans ... more The HMKV featured in The New York Times!

17.11.2021

New access regulation: Vaccinated or recovered as of 17 November 2021

From Wednesday, 17 November 2021, admission to the Dortmunder U is only granted with ... more New access regulation: Vaccinated or recovered as of 17 November 2021

21.10.2021

HMKV publication on the shortlist of the DAM Architectural Book Award 2021

The Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) in Frankfurt am Main has announced the shortlist ... more HMKV publication on the shortlist of the DAM Architectural Book Award 2021

19.10.2021

Job opening: Head of Communications

The Hartware MedienKunstVerein e.V. (HMKV) is looking for a Head of Communications ... more Job opening: Head of Communications

05.10.2021

Soft Opening "Technoshamanism" on 08 October 2021

We cordially invite you to the Soft Opening of the HMKV Hartware MedienKunstVerein’s ... more Soft Opening "Technoshamanism" on 08 October 2021

06.09.2021

+++ Construction phase | HMKV currently closed +++

The next exhibition, "Technoshamanism", opens on 08 October 2021 and is on view from ... more +++ Construction phase | HMKV currently closed +++

25.08.2021

HMKV ends cooperation with outdoor advertising provider Ströer

After negative campaign: The HMKV ends cooperation with outdoor advertising provider ... more HMKV ends cooperation with outdoor advertising provider Ströer

10.08.2021

EP by Thies Mynther "DEFENDER / Border Control" now signed available!

The vinyl edition "DEFENDER / Border Control (Original Soundtrack)" (limited to 100 ... more EP by Thies Mynther "DEFENDER / Border Control" now signed available!

09.08.2021

25th Anniversary of the HMKV Hartware MedienKunstverein

In early August 1996, the HMKV was officially registered in the register of associations. ... more 25th Anniversary of the HMKV Hartware MedienKunstverein

03.07.2021

On-site Public guided tours – starting again from Sunday

04 July 2021 | 16:00 | HMKV at the Dortmunder U Starting next Sunday, our popular ... more On-site Public guided tours – starting again from Sunday

22.06.2021

Edition for the exhibition by Stefan Panhans / Andrea Winkler

Stefan Panhans, Andrea Winkler: So So Tired – Dreaming (DEFENDER – Production ... more Edition for the exhibition by Stefan Panhans / Andrea Winkler

02.06.2021

2D exhibition space for "The Pow(d)er of I Am"

Starting today, the exhibition Stefan Panhans / Andrea Winkler - The Pow(d)er of ... more 2D exhibition space for "The Pow(d)er of I Am"

25.05.2021

The HMKV reopens on 01 June 2021!

As the Covid-19 pandemic numbers are currently declining, the Dortmunder U as well ... more The HMKV reopens on 01 June 2021!

19.05.2021

"Faţadă/Façade" still available as an online 3D tour

The past exhibition of the HMKV Faţadă/Façade has already ended, but it is still ... more "Faţadă/Façade" still available as an online 3D tour

10.05.2021

HMKV's new magazine covering the exhibition "Computer Grrrls" is now available

The new Computer Grrrls exhibition magazine is now available to order from the publishing ... more HMKV's new magazine covering the exhibition "Computer Grrrls" is now available

06.05.2021

Live online opening of the exhibition "The Pow(d)er of I Am"

On the 14 May 2021 at 19:00, a live online opening of the new exhibition of ... more Live online opening of the exhibition "The Pow(d)er of I Am"

30.03.2021

Premiere! Short film by Zauri Matikashvili

On 09 April 2021 at 19:00 the HMKV presents the premiere of Zauri Matikashvili's ... more Premiere! Short film by Zauri Matikashvili

26.01.2021

AICA Germany awards "Artists & Agents" as Exhibition of the Year 2020

HMKV’s exhibition Artists & Agents – Performance Art and Secret Services, in ... more AICA Germany awards "Artists & Agents" as Exhibition of the Year 2020

07.01.2021

HMKV's new magazine covering the exhibition "Faţadă/Façade" is now available

The new Faţadă/Façade exhibition magazine is now available to order from the publishing ... more HMKV's new magazine covering the exhibition "Faţadă/Façade" is now available

28.12.2020

Review of 2020 - A year of encounters, despite everything

The year 2020 will be remembered at HMKV as a year of very special encounters, despite ... more Review of 2020 - A year of encounters, despite everything

21.12.2020

Preview: The HMKV's Program for 2021

HMKV looks forward to the Beuys Year 2021 – with an SUV musical and technoshamanism ... more Preview: The HMKV's Program for 2021

13.11.2020

Podcast on the exhibition "Faţadă/Façade" by Olga Felker: First episode online!

As of today the first episode of the podcast series ‚Faţadă‘ – How the Roma ... more Podcast on the exhibition "Faţadă/Façade" by Olga Felker: First episode online!

02.11.2020

HMKV's digital programme during closure

Even though HMKV is temporarily closed, we still offer various digital offers for ... more HMKV's digital programme during closure

02.09.2020

New cooperation between HMKV and the publishing house Verlag Kettler, Dortmund

We are very pleased to announce our new cooperation with the local Dortmunder publishing ... more New cooperation between HMKV and the publishing house Verlag Kettler, Dortmund

26.08.2020

HMKV's new magazine covering the series "HMKV Video of the Month" is now available

Our new magazine is now available at the HMKV Bookshop on site at the Dortmunder ... more HMKV's new magazine covering the series "HMKV Video of the Month" is now available

06.08.2020

Training the Archive

Hardly any other aspect of digitization is as controversial as the use of artificial ... more Training the Archive

09.05.2020

New exhibition "25 of 78" from 02 June 2020

On 02 June the HMKV is set to reopen with the new exhibition "25 of 78". The exhibition ... more New exhibition "25 of 78" from 02 June 2020

02.04.2020

NEW: “HMKV Video of the Month” Series on view online

The HMKV Video of the Month, which is usually shown on Level 3 in the Dortmunder ... more NEW: “HMKV Video of the Month” Series on view online

07.02.2020

Public programme accompanying the exhibition "Artists & Agents" starts 20 February 2020

From 20 February 2020, the HMKV’s exhibition Artists & Agents - Performance Art ... more Public programme accompanying the exhibition "Artists & Agents" starts 20 February 2020

27.12.2019

2019 closes as one of the most successful years for the HMKV - preview of 2020 programm

Review of a very successful year 2019 With three major international exhibitions ... more 2019 closes as one of the most successful years for the HMKV - preview of 2020 programm

22.07.2019

HMKV is co-organiser of Coding da Vinci – Westfalen/Ruhrgebiet

The HMKV is a proud co-organiser of the cultural hackathon Coding da Vinci: cultural ... more HMKV is co-organiser of Coding da Vinci – Westfalen/Ruhrgebiet

20.07.2019

"Computer Grrrls" on view at MU Eindhoven

The exhibition Computer Grrrls – a co-production of HMKV (Hartware MedienKunstVerein) ... more "Computer Grrrls" on view at MU Eindhoven

19.06.2019

Magazine "The Alt-Right Complex" available for download

The PDF version of the magazine accompanying "The Alt-Right Complex" exhibition is ... more Magazine "The Alt-Right Complex" available for download

18.06.2019

Preview: Artists & Agents: Performance Art and Secret Services

From 26 October 2019 - on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the ... more Preview: Artists & Agents: Performance Art and Secret Services

14.01.2019

Justus Bier Award for Curators 2018 goes to Inke Arns, Igor Chubarov and Sylvia Sasse

We are proud! Inke Arns, Igor Chubarov and Sylvia Sasse have been awarded the Justus ... more Justus Bier Award for Curators 2018 goes to Inke Arns, Igor Chubarov and Sylvia Sasse

01.01.2019

HMKV among first signatories of NRW Declaration of the Many

We see arts and culture as open spaces belonging to many. We view our society as ... more HMKV among first signatories of NRW Declaration of the Many

09.11.2018

HMKV among first signatories of NRW Declaration of the Many

We see arts and culture as open spaces belonging to many. We view our society as ... more HMKV among first signatories of NRW Declaration of the Many

08.11.2018

Afro-Tech magazine finally published!

The Afro-Tech magazine documents the exhibition "Afro-Tech and the Future of Re-Invention" ... more Afro-Tech magazine finally published!

30.05.2018

New EU-General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

As a non-profit association, we, as well as other companies, are committed to complying ... more New EU-General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

22 days left

Holding Pattern

Current exhibition

Holding Pattern is the English term for the tactic used by air traffic controllers to keep several aeroplanes in the air above a busy airport without allowing them to crash

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Genossin Sonne

13.09.2025 - 18.01.2026

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