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New questions, new perspectives: Art fosters diversity and thus also the development of a pluralistic society. (Images: Städel Museum) -
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The Städel Museum provides unique access to over 700 years of art history. It offers space for a sensuous experience, and it encourages us to explore essential questions from our past, present, and future: The Städel Museum and its work are of utmost importance to society and to Frankfurt. For Fresenius, the partnership with Germany’s oldest museum foundation is part of its social responsibility – and a sign of its solidarity with the Rhine-Main region. After all, it was here that our company was founded and where both our corporate headquarters and many of our employees are based today.
“Fostering and funding the arts is an essential requirement for a diverse, open-minded, and pluralistic society,” says Fresenius CEO, Michael Sen. “Institutions like the Städel Museum ensure that everyone can access world-class works of art – a task that is also close to Fresenius’ heart. ‘Committed to Life’ – improving people’s lives – that is our claim. And both art and the Städel Museum make an important contribution to this.”
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A visit to the roof terrace with views of Frankfurt’s skyline is another highlight at the Städel Museum. (Images: Städel Museum) -
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Fresenius evolved from the Hirsch Pharmacy that was established in Frankfurt. Else Kröner, owner of Fresenius for many years, was also born in Frankfurt.
Fostering diversity and innovation
Studies show that art can have a positive impact on health. For example, the joy experienced when art is viewed can help to reduce stress. Above all, though, art fosters creativity and encourages people to reflect on social issues and different perspectives. The Städel Museum thus contributes to a diverse society with its work and helps to create the conditions fundamental to innovations that improve people’s lives.
Fresenius and the Städel Museum are thus also closely linked by the goals of innovation and progress. “I believe this attitude goes back to Johann Friedrich Städel and Else Kröner. Both bequeathed their fortunes to foundations that should advance progress in their respective disciplines. In the case of the Städel Museum, this means facilitating access to culture, also with the help of digital media. And in the case of the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation, this means furthering cutting-edge medical research,” continues Michael Sen. “I am therefore delighted to be working with such an outstanding cultural institution.”