- independent platform for contemporary art, stubbornly promoting young artists since 2012 - Lateral ArtSpace was initiated in April 2012 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, as an experimental platform for young and emerging artists, emphasizing on the dialogue between local and international artists. Lateral ArtSpace assists and promotes the development of solo exhibitions, group projects, along with a program of events that includes performance, video screenings, public gatherings, books/magazine launches, artist talks. The exhibition program is continuously diversifying while constructing a network of young artists from different countries.

A recognition of a few Romanian artists that go beyond their practice and spend time and other resources trying to facilitate access to contemporary art.