A quiet rumble emanates from this souterrain at Grundsteingasse. Primarily used as an artist’s studio, the space opens its doors three times a year for public exhibitions. The gallery selects an annual conceptual theme, with 2009’s as an open-for-interpretation title, “(self)curated.”

With a focus on showcasing artists from countries often excluded from a contemporary dialogue, the gallery seeks to create a cultural bridge between Eastern European art and the West.

Laying the framework for an artistic network by developing a dialogue between artists from all corners of the world, basement often hosts artists from Georgia, Mexico, Moldova, Armenia and other marginalized countries, establishing a visual dialogue between their work and the work of Viennese artists.