Portikus

Portikus
Portikus, located on a small island in the river Main, south front
Map
Established1987 (1987)/2006 (2006)
LocationMuseumsufer, Frankfurt, Germany
Coordinates50°06′29″N 8°41′15″E / 50.1081°N 8.6875°E / 50.1081; 8.6875
TypeMuseum

Portikus is an exhibition hall for contemporary art in Frankfurt am Main, that was founded in 1987 by Kasper König. The museum is part of Frankfurt's Museumsufer (Museum Riverbank). Portikus presents the work of both internationally renowned artists and emerging artists. Almost always, artwork is commissioned for the gallery space.