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Portikus Launches Innovative Program Linking Art and Education

1/8/2026

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Portikus in Frankfurt, tied to the Städelschule, aims to deepen connections between artists and students through workshops and lectures.
Under director Barbara Clausen, Portikus champions experimental practices and engages local and international contexts.
The upcoming program will emphasize site-specific commissions, performances, and discursive events.
Recent exhibitions explored collective memory and the impact of war and displacement on narratives, highlighting diverse perspectives.

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Story summary

Portikus in Frankfurt, tied to the Städelschule, aims to deepen connections between artists and students through workshops and lectures.
Under director Barbara Clausen, Portikus champions experimental practices and engages local and international contexts.
The upcoming program will emphasize site-specific commissions, performances, and discursive events.
Recent exhibitions explored collective memory and the impact of war and displacement on narratives, highlighting diverse perspectives.