| The "Steinerne Haus", which houses Frankfurter Kunstverein's over 1,000 m2 gallery space, stands at the heart of the old city between the Römer (City Hall) and the Schirn Kunsthalle. It is one of the city's few remaining historic buildings. Strategic modification of its architecture has enabled Frankfurter Kunstverein to fit in ideally with its surroundings. Frankfurter Kunstverein is maintained by its over 1,700 members from the Rhine-Main area, other parts of Germany, and abroad. The city of Frankfurt am Main generously provides the premises and limited funding. Project-related funding is also received from individuals, foundations, and companies. Frankfurter Kunstverein is located on the historically reconstructed Römerberg, one of Frankfurt's most central squares, and can be reached by underground or tram. By U-Bahn: "Römer" is the closest station (U4 and U5 lines) By tram: "Römer" is the closest tram stop (lines 11 and 12) Side by side with our temporary exhibitions our goal is to highlight the social relevance of contemporary art by consciously seeking innovative models that re-define the relations between visual arts and viewers. Ongoing commentary on and dialogue with the present, its problems and aspirations, is the result. We keep an eye on contemporary art in order to profile interesting developments in exhibitions and projects. We also nurture valuable contacts to the international art scene so that we can respond promptly to new impulses. Guided tours, lectures, film programmes, symposia, conferences, travel-some of the means by which Frankfurter Kunstverein helps members and visitors to come to grips with this exciting new terrain and to open up critical dialogue with current exhibitions and contemporary art. |
