Since 1817, the Kunstverein in Hamburg has been dedicated to the presentation and communication of upcoming artistic positions of its time, serving as a platform for the constructive examination of new directions in art. The Kunstverein in Hamburg is continually dedicated to supporting artists producing work today and helping design the cultural heritage of tomorrow. Setting its bearings by international developments in contemporary art, the program sets out to foster and present high-caliber artistic experiments, which, framed by discussion, further advance the development of contemporary art exhibitions. As a location of artistic output, exhibition production, art education, and critical discourse, the Verein has devoted itself to artists revealing new perspectives on social issues.