The PORTAL

Feb 6-7 & 13-14, 6–10 PM

Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave
Portland, Oregon, 97204

MAP #: D09b

Interactive Art

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The Portal invites curiosity into action—an interactive gateway that asks: Do you step into the unknown, or turn back? Can you unlock its mysteries?

THE PORTAL suggests a transformative journey, but it begins with a simple spark of curiosity: What is that—and where does it go? From ancient myth to modern pop culture, portals mark the threshold between the known and the unknown, inviting us to imagine what lies beyond. The installation explores curiosity at a grand scale—the same instinct behind humanity’s greatest discoveries and darkest mistakes. When faced with the unknown, do you step forward? A 16-foot immersive structure is activated through a custom interactive console that reveals hidden features controlling a 16-foot circular video screen with dynamic LED lighting and synchronized audio.