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, till he undertook the direction of documenta Kassel. Since end of 2014 the Kunsthalle Basel is under the directorship of Elena Filipovic, the first female director in that position.