What does Portikus mean?

What does Portikus mean?

Portikus is an exhibition hall for contemporary art in Frankfurt am Main, that was founded in 1987 by Kasper König, one of the most influential living curators of contemporary art. Its name is derived from the surviving portico of the Stadtbibliothek (public library) from 1825 that was destroyed during World War II.

How much does it cost to visit Portikus?

At Portikus, there will be free public tours in Lydia Ourahmane’s exhibition, daily at 3pm in English (Saturday and Sunday) and German (Friday). No registration is required.

Who built the cube at Portikus?

In 1987, the vestige of this classical building again fulfilled its architectural function as a facade when the Frankfurt-based architects Marie-Theres Deutsch and Klaus Dreißigacker built a simple white cube out of shipping containers. Portikus presents the work of internationally renowned artists, and exhibits younger, emerging artists.