Art Archives and Library SIK-ISEA’s Art Archives and Library contain a unique collection of archive materials, documents and specialist literature on historical and contemporary Swiss art. Here you can find more information on our publicly accessible holdings, on our services and ongoing projects. Swiss Art Archives The Swiss Art Archives are available for public use. This unique specialist collection contains letters, photographs, sketch books, diaries, work papers, exhibition records and press clippings associated with Swiss art from the 19th to the 21st century. Library Opening times Monday to Friday, 1.30 to 5.30 pm (no borrowing) The Library can also be used in the mornings from 9.30 to 12 noon by members of the Association for the Promotion of SIK-ISEA (information desk unstaffed). We thank you for showing the COVID certificate when visiting. > December, Christmas and New Year closures Contact T +41 44 388 51 60; F +41 44 381 52 50; bibliothek@sik-isea.ch SIK-ISEA’s Library, which is available for public use, is a reference library with a focus on Swiss art and art history. It contains around 157,000 volumes. All holdings can be searched via swisscovery. Stop press Research with sources in the Swiss Art Archives Recent Library acquisitions Our latest acquisitions at a glance Archive Catalogue The Archive Catalogue lists all the publicly accessible fonds held by SIK-ISEA. © 2021 Swiss Institute for Art Research (SIK-ISEA) Become a member Exclusive tours, personal insights into art and science: join the Association for the Promotion of SIK-ISEA. Apply Newsletter The SIK-ISEA Newsletter keeps you up to date with our activities. Please subscribe here with your e-mail address. Newsletter registration Media We support media professionals in their research. Do contact us. T +41 44 388 51 36 media@sik-isea.ch Media releases Contact in Zurich SIK-ISEA Zollikerstrasse 32 P.O. Box CH-8032 Zurich T +41 44 388 51 51 F +41 44 381 52 50 sik@sik-isea.ch Contact in Lausanne Contact in Lugano Sitemap About this website Legal advice Privacy Policy Intranet login