Established by the Dr. Éva Kahán Foundation in 2018, Kahan Art Space Budapest is a contemporary gallery dedicated to supporting emerging Central and Eastern European artists. Located on Nagy Diófa Street, the space hosts around six exhibitions annually, selected by the foundation’s board of trustees. Its mission is to foster international creative dialogue and provide a platform for quality artwork and artistic exchange. The gallery showcases a wide range of media, from painting and sculpture to conceptual installations, often highlighting socially engaged and experimental practices. In addition to its Pest location, the foundation operates a second venue—Kahan Art Space Buda—housed in a repurposed industrial hall designed to accommodate large-scale works and spatial installations. With its commitment to cultural inclusivity and artistic innovation, Kahan Art Space plays a vital role in Budapest’s evolving art landscape. Exhibitions are typically open by appointment, offering visitors a focused and immersive experience.
Budapest HungaryKahan Art Space operates two significant venues in Budapest: Kahan Art Space Buda and Kahan Art Space Pest. Kahan Art Space Buda is located at Gyapot utca 4, 1116 Budapest, in the city's 11th district. Housed in a renovated industrial building with striking modernist architecture, it offers expansive interiors for large-scale contemporary art exhibitions and is situated in a historic area that once was home to the Hungarian Airship and Airplane Factory. This venue’s neighborhood features a blend of modern office spaces and residential developments with easy access to the Buda side’s relaxed parks and green spaces. Kahan Art Space Pest is at Nagy Diófa utca 34, 1072 Budapest, centrally positioned in Budapest’s culturally rich 7th district. This location is embedded in the lively former Jewish Quarter, an area renowned for its thriving gallery scene, eclectic cafés, and close proximity to historic sites such as the Dohány Street Synagogue and the city’s famous ruin pubs. Both venues are key attractions for art lovers and make it easy to experience contemporary Central and Eastern European art while exploring the unique character of Budapest’s urban neighborhoods.