Intrigued by the architectural mastery of the gradually tapering building covered in glass and aluminum, I wandered into what turned out to be the Austrian Cultural Forum. The Forum serves as the cultural embassy of Austria in the United States and hosts a wide variety of free events each year, including art exhibitions, film screenings and concerts. The art gallery is spread out between five narrow floors connected by austere metal stairs. The Forum provides a quiet respite from the busy Midtown streets and invites the visitor to linger over the collection of photographs and videos.
