The Stiftung KUNSTFORUM der Berliner Volksbank gGmbH is also a member of ICOM Germany and is committed to the mission statement: The International Museum Council (ICOM) is committed to the protection and preservation of movable cultural assets and natural objects. ICOM Germany is the self-organization of museum professionals in Germany and the portal to ICOM, the global network and think tank based in Paris. The focus of his activities is professional advice on all museum issues, the establishment of museum standards as well as research and further education.