hoast is an independent artist-run space in Vienna, operated by visual artists Wolfgang Obermair and Ekaterina Shapiro-Obermair. Since its foundation in 2017, around a hundred exhibitions and events have taken place at hoast or other locations in cities including Salzburg, Odesa, Prague, Turin, and Madrid. The curatorial program connects local and international art scenes with a particular focus on artistic positions from Central, Southern, and Eastern Europe.. In 2020, hoast was awarded the City of Vienna Off-Space Prize.