A space for artists.

Thought Forms is an artist-run contemporary art space based in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2022, the gallery was created to support ambitious, conceptually-driven work by emerging and mid-career artists from Australia and abroad. With a low-commission model and a focus on curatorial integrity, Thought Forms exists to give artists the freedom to take creative risks, while maintaining a sharp commitment to quality and critical relevance.

Set deep in the basement beneath Bridge Road, the gallery is entered via a discreet stairwell off the street. The descent mirrors its intention to go below the surface. The space channels the energy of early New York artist-run scenes: raw, independent, and unapologetically artist-first. Exhibitions take place not on a fixed schedule but when the work demands it. This ensures that each show arises from artistic urgency, not commercial pressure.

Since opening, Thought Forms has presented numerous solo exhibitions and two group shows, including the inaugural Subparallel, which brought together artists working across AI, digital aesthetics, and hybrid material practices. The program continues to be shaped by experimentation, cultural relevance, and critical depth.