ALAS – Atelier & Art Space the forerunner of ALAS – Artelier, was created in 2016 as an independent space in Frankfurt am Main. It featured two interconnected rooms: an atelier that served as my working space, and an exhibition and performance space where my curatorial practice was initiated. ALAS (Spanish for wings) showcased and promoted rising international artists, providing residencies and exhibition opportunities. It expanded options to witness works-in-progress and sought to engage with art under an open-doors concept.