The Portal installation is part of a programme of events that will take place as part of Dublin’s recent designation as European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024.
Conceived by Lithuanian artist and entrepreneur Benediktas Gylys, ‘The Portal’ installation is a unique concept that invites people to connect beyond borders and cultures. These Portals are more than just art; they are a window to distant locations, offering a new way to meet and experience our world as a united entity.
‘The Portal’ in Dublin will be installed facing the capital’s main street, O’Connell Street, and will capture the iconic vista of Dublin’s famous GPO building and the Spire, offering the public a real-time, visual livestream that connects these two iconic cities.
In New York City, the Portal will be installed on the Flatiron South Public Plaza at Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23rd Street, next to the famed Flatiron Building. This installation is a result of a collaborative effort by the Flatiron NoMad Partnership, the New York City Department of Transportation’s Art Program (NYC DOT Art), and the Simons Foundation, demonstrating the widespread support and recognition for this unique project.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Daithí de Róiste, announcing the partnership, highlighted its importance as Dublin embraces the title of European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024: “As we celebrate our official handover for the EU Capital of Smart Tourism designation, the Portals project symbolises Dublin’s commitment to connecting not just within the EU, but also with cities like New York, which we share a deep historical and cultural bond with. This project exemplifies the fusion of technology and engineering to bring communities from across the world closer together. One of our key objectives in Dublin is to improve innovation in tourism through a number of initiatives, and this project is an example of the exciting things to expect during 2024 and beyond”.
For more information see www.portals.org