ABOUT US
Opened in July 2022, The Space is more than just an exhibition space—we operate as a community, educational, and arts management venue all at once. Our goal is to create a meeting point between those interested in contemporary art and those involved in the art world—artists, collectors, and curators. We believe that art can also be a communal experience, which is why, in addition to exhibitions, we welcome our visitors with lectures, guided tours, discussions, workshops, and other inspiring events.
Our home is located in a unique Art Nouveau building in the heart of Budapest, in the 1st district, on HattyúStreet. Built in 1913, the house originally evoked the atmosphere of the turn of the century with its richly decorated towers and elegant details – and although it has changed a lot over time, it has retained its character. When we enter the gate, we feel as if we have stepped into a Parisian courtyard – the building's unique charm provides the perfect setting for contemporary art.
THE FOUNDER
Founder and owner of The Space Linda Bérczi, who has been active in the contemporary art scene for nearly two decades. Her previous projects include the Open Studios Afternoon program series, the L Art Open Studios studio house and exhibition space, and the Budapest Art Week event series.
The winner exhibition of the United for Art Association chairman of the foundation, which published the groundbreaking 'Művészlét'– A Contemporary Handbook for Visual Artists , as well as the Hungarian Contemporary magazine.
In 2019, he conducted research to map the domestic fine arts scene,which resulted in a study entitled Contemporary Situation – What is it like to be a fine artist today? In 2020, he participated in the Hungarian Art Network research project launched jointly with Albert-László Barabási, which aimed to map the Hungarian art ecosystem on a network basis. The resulting volume, Along the Edge - Contemporary Hungarian Fine Art in the Light of Data, was also published by the Association.
Since 2017, the Association has been running the Budapest Art Mentor program, which is an art management training course for visual artists, and it also organizes the Esterházy Art Dating award.
Her professional goal is to build bridges that bring contemporary art closer to the public—it was this intention that gave her the idea to launch The Space.
LET'S MEET
Are you interested in contemporary art?
We would love to talk to you!
Please feel free to contact us using the contact details below.
Contact
- +36 30 9148 442
- hello@thespace.hu
Address
- 1015 Budapest, Hattyú street 16. ground floor 4.
- 53
Opening hours
- szerda 13.00 – 19.00
- csütörtök – péntek 13.00-18.00
- or by appointment