University for Continuing Education Krems (Danube University Krems)
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Short Description
The Archives of Contemporary Arts - A Collection of Literary Estates is dedicated to the collection of pre-mortem bequests and post-mortem estates of outstanding artists. The collection was founded in 2010 and focuses on the areas of music, literature, film and architecture. In addition to the archival tasks of preservation, preparation and presentation of the collections, the activity of the archive includes the conception and execution of research projects and scientific conferences, as well as its own publications.
In 2022, the Archives of Contemporary Arts – A Collection of Literary Estates was expanded to include the Documentation Center for Literature in Lower Austria, which consists of historical and contemporary collections. As a facility of the provincial government of Lower Austria, the Archive of Contemporary Arts is affiliated with the Faculty of Education, Arts and Architecture of the University for Continuing Education Krems.
Contact Person
Reinhard Widerin, BA
Research Services
If you would like to visit the Archives of Contemporary Arts, please make an appointment – which is also possible on short notice. Our facilities offer complete work spaces with PCs and Internet access, competent scientific staff will support you in your material search.
Parts of the collection of the Archive of Contemporary Arts are registered in the Austrian Union Catalogue of Bequests, Autographs and Manuscripts (ÖVK-NAH). Digitalised materials of the collection (including audio-visual media) can be transmitted in digital format. We also gladly accept research requests.
Methods & Expertise for Research Infrastructure
The scientific staff of the Archives of the Contemporary Arts will gladly assist you with research, material search and scientific questions in the areas of music, literature, film and architecture.