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‘ B ridge to a united planet’ the Portals are the epitome of public artworks – windows that both connect and reflect us. Powered by weatherproof LED panels along with low-latency video streaming software, these Portals operate 24/7, connecting people via camera, screen and the universality of human language. Almost ten years into the project, it has amassed a major media following and is actively seeking new cities interested in joining the cause. Based out of Berlin, Germany, Portals ’ head of partnerships Nicolas Klaus handles these inquiries and ‘all things growth’. “The concept of Portals was conceived by Benediktas Gylys,” Klaus begins, “who is also the founder of the whole reads the Portals slogan. First launched in Lithuania and Poland, but now with an expanding global presence,
LIVE sits down with Portals’ head of partnerships Nicolas Klaus to discuss the technology powering this public art exhibit and the importance of preserving community Words Katie Kasperson
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