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Städel and Fresenius extend their successful partnership

The Städel Museum and Fresenius are continuing their successful and trusting collaboration and extending their partnership for a further two years. In doing so, they are reaffirming their bond and their shared commitment to society. Since the partnership began in 2024, the Städel Museum and Fresenius have developed and implemented numerous joint event formats. As Germany’s oldest museum foundation, the Städel Museum is supported by companies, foundations, private patrons, the City of Frankfurt and the State of Hesse. It sees itself as a place for encounter, exchange and engagement with the past, present and future. For the healthcare company Fresenius, people’s well-being is the central focus. For more than 100 years, Fresenius has been committed to saving lives and improving quality of life and health. “Committed to Life” embodies the pledge to act responsibly, drive innovation and work today for a better tomorrow.

Philipp Demandt, Director of the Städel Museum, on the extension of the partnership with Fresenius: “Our valuable collaboration over the past two years has shown just how well the Städel Museum and Fresenius complement one another. We are therefore all the more delighted to extend our partnership for a further two years and to shape the future together. The visionary idea of our founder, Johann Friedrich Städel, of making art and education accessible to society established a philosophy that continues to guide us to this day. We share with Fresenius a commitment to social responsibility and to creating spaces for dialogue, interaction and new perspectives. We want to continue along this path together and provide fresh impetus for exchange and education.”

Michael Sen, CEO of Fresenius, on the partnership: “At Fresenius, ‘Committed to Life’ means going beyond our core business to improve people’s lives and take responsibility for the society we are part of. Art is an expression of a free and pluralistic society, while also serving as a catalyst for innovation and progress. It broadens our perspective and allows us to experience societal change in new ways. The past two years have shown just how much we can achieve together with the Städel Museum. Our partnership brings people together while reflecting our strong ties to the region where Fresenius has its roots. I am therefore very pleased that we are continuing our successful partnership with the Städel Museum.”

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