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Marta Herford

Marta Herford is an internationally oriented museum for contemporary art with a special focus on architecture and interior design. Exhibition and education are at the centre of our engagement with art. At the same time we feel bound by the classical functions of a museum: collecting, preserving and researching. In all of this our focus remains on contemporary trends and developments, and is always inquisitive, open and experimental. The communication of our ideas to the outside is rooted in our regional identity and based on an international network.

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Tech Specs

Tech Specs

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Accessibility

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Best Practices

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Accessibility

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    used by 208 institutions
  • WordPress

    WordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS) that powers over 40% of websites. Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. Known for its user-friendly interface, WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
    used by 266 institutions
  • WordPress

    WordPress is a popular, open-source content management system (CMS). Initially a blogging platform, it now supports various sites with customizable themes and plugins. WordPress is used by both beginners and professionals to create and manage websites. Read more
    used by 272 institutions
  • MySQL

    An open-source relational database management system widely used for web applications and data storage.

    used by 247 institutions
  • RSS

    RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a web feed format used to publish frequently updated content such as blog posts, news articles, and podcasts. It allows users to subscribe to feeds from their favorite websites and receive updates in a standardized, easy-to-read format. This helps users stay informed without needing to visit multiple websites.

    used by 155 institutions
  • core-js

    A modular standard library for JavaScript that provides polyfills for ECMAScript features.

    used by 329 institutions
  • jQuery

    A fast, small, and feature-rich JavaScript library that simplifies HTML document traversal, event handling, and animation.

    used by 485 institutions
  • Lightbox

    A JavaScript library that displays images and videos in a clean, overlaying lightbox, enhancing user experience.

    used by 38 institutions
  • Modernizr

    A JavaScript library that detects HTML5 and CSS3 features in the user’s browser, allowing for graceful degradation.

    used by 92 institutions
  • Site Kit

    A WordPress plugin by Google that integrates various Google services, such as Analytics, Search Console, and AdSense, to provide insights and tools directly within the WordPress dashboard.

    used by 27 institutions
  • wpBakery

    A popular WordPress page builder plugin that provides drag-and-drop functionality for creating custom pages and posts.

    used by 16 institutions