Lateral ArtSpace – independent platform for contemporary art – was initiated in April 2012 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, as an experimental platform for young and emerging artists which emphasises the dialogue between local and international artists. Based in a former paintbrush factory turned into Romania’s most acclaimed independent art centre, the gallery aims to promote contemporary Romanian artists, as well as introduce international artists to the Romanian audience. Lateral ArtSpace assists and promotes the development of solo exhibitions and group projects, together with a program of events that includes performance, video screenings, public gatherings, books/magazine launches and artist talks.