Kunsthalle Basel forms a vital part of Basel’s cultural centre and is located next to the city’s theatre and opposite the concert house Stadtcasino. Kunsthalle Basel is a place for innovative exhibitions that bring together local and international, avant-garde, emerging and contemporary tendencies and offers space for the presentation of new works and unique methodologies as well as for a wide range of public programs that include artist talks, performances, film screenings and music events. From 2003-2014, Kunsthalle Basel was led by director Adam Szymczyk.