Archives
The Karel Appel Foundation is the custodian of the Karel Appel Archive in its entirety.
The archive comprises the documentation of the works and the life of Karel Appel, including information about his oeuvre, his poetry, other writings and correspondence. It is continuously supplemented by new documents and other information concerning his work.
It forms the center of knowledge for scientific research and is the basis for publications of the oeuvre of Karel Appel.
Requests for information must be submitted in writing to the Karel Appel Foundation along with a detailed description of the purpose of the research.
The archives include photographs of the various artworks of Karel Appel, studio shots, portraits, installation shots, and other documentary pictures of the artist.
The archives can be consulted in restricted cases, upon written request.
All requests should be sent by email to info@karelappelfoundation.org
Obtaining documentation material from other institutions
Material and permission for use of the film “The Reality of Karel Appel”, 1961, by Jan Vrijman, can be obtained exclusively from Het Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid.
Material and permission for use of the film “De Appel Iep”, 1965, by Ed van der Elsken, can be obtained exclusively from Het Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid.