Barbara Horvath
Barbara Horvath is an art historian, co-founder of Art Hoc Projects and curator at PART International Art Residency Austria. She focuses on ecological and interdisciplinary syntheses, exploring alternative spaces for thought and pushing beyond traditional formats through innovative scenography and visual storytelling
Barbara has held key positions at renowned institutions, including TBA21–Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary, the MAK Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna, Lehmann Maupin in New York, and Public Art Vienna. She also served as Artistic Director at Kunstverein Eisenstadt. From 2023 to 2025, she worked at KunstHausWien, Europe’s first "Green Museum," where she curated notable solo exhibitions featuring Anne Duk Hee Jordan, Emma Talbot, and Mika Rottenberg.
The Romanian art scene has long been an enigma, full of untold stories and hidden gems. Thanks to the invitation from RAD Curatorial, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with inspiring curators, artists, galleries, and art spaces in Bucharest. Each encounter has offered a glimpse into a vibrant and dynamic cultural landscape.
I highly recommend visiting Malmaison, a former military prison and communist detention center that has been transformed into a creative hub housing artists’ studios and galleries. For contemporary art enthusiasts, /SAC (Spațiul de Artă Contemporană) is a must-see, featuring cutting-edge projects and fostering collaboration. Barbara Horvath - RAD Curatorial 2024