This unique tool is created for and by INCCA members, allowing access to each others unpublished information. The database contains metadata records (like library cards) that describe all types and formats of documents. Examples are: artist interviews (transcripts, video, DVD etc), technical drawings, installations instructions. Documents may even be notes taken during 'ad hoc'  discussions with artists, such as telephone conversations or during exhibition installations. Often important information can be obtained from the artist at such impromptu moments.

Each record includes keywords and an abstract as well as information on how to obtain the document. It is now possible to attach documents of any digital format to database records making the INCCA database a rich repository of knowledge. Different members may create records concerning the same artist resulting in a virtual artist archive.

Around 200 artists are currently represented in the database including such names as: Marina Abramovic, Miroslaw Balka, Joseph Beuys, Tony Cragg, Tracey Emin, Gilbert & George, Thomas Hirschhorn, Donald Judd, Ilya Kabakov, Bruce Nauman, Shirin Neshat and Panamarenko. To view the full list of artists in INCCA see Artists in IDAA.

Click here to see list of all artists in the database

Access to the IDAA 

The IDAA is housed within the INCCA Member Administration website. Through this website members are able to:

• create and edit their own records for the INCCA Database for Artists' Archives
• search the INCCA Database for Artists' Archives
• update their contact details
• search for other INCCA members

More information

For an introduction to the website see this powerpoint presentation explaining the main features of the website. If you have question about the IDAA or Member Administration Website please consult  the FAQs section of this website. Can't find the answer to your question, please contact Karen te Brake-Baldock (Central Coordinator) via This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or an INCCA coordinator in your region (see menu INCCA groups).