Art History, Art, and Design

Since 2005, over 240 archival collections have been digitized and posted online comprising 2.9 million images.

The Russian Art Archive Network (RAAN) is an online catalogue of documents on the history of Russian contemporary art from the collections of Garage and partner institutions

from the MoMA website: These assets comprise a broad range of materials, including letters, art documentation and ephemera, images of artists and art-world personalities, installation photographs of MoMA and MoMA PS1 exhibitions, historical views of the Museum building and Sculpture Garden, administrative records, and more.

from the website: Features more than 20,000 selections from AIGA’s design competitions dating back to 1924, as well as special collections of historic works from major American design firms and practitioners.

from the website: The Museum’s physical archive contains printed matter, photographic materials and other ephemera, which are being digitized and added on an on-going basis to a growing digital collection. As it stands, the Digital Archive contains over 10,000 objects (images, video, audio) spanning forty years of the Museum’s existence.

The Studio Museum Archives collects, organizes, preserves, and provides access to historical materials related to the Museum’s rich history. The Museum’s Digital Archives present an accessible reference and research platform that complements our continued commitment to public access, community participation, and arts education in Harlem and beyond. from the website.

"Our Archives collect, organize, preserve, and enable access to the Brooklyn Museum’s history. Our goal is to help local and international scholars and researchers find answers to their questions and promote equity through expanding access to the historical narrative. "

The primary mission of the Watson Library Digitization Initiative is to expand access to the Museum's rare and unique research materials by developing, supporting, and promoting a distinctive digital collection of these items.

The Archives of Women Artists is dedicated to collecting and preserving the papers and primary records of women visual artists and organizations that promote women’s contributions to the arts. The archive includes personal papers, correspondence, gallery guides, sketches, photographs and slides, and other unique materials.

Digitized papers, letters, and more of significant American artists, galleries, and some museums. Download JPEG images or download Zip for all images.

Comprises a vast range of documentation, including the personal archives of significant artists, educators, and art professionals as well as key exhibitions and art spaces.