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Antony Gormley and Ann Demeester to Discuss Body and Space at Art Basel Unlimited

Antony Gormley and Ann Demeester to Discuss Body and Space at Art Basel Unlimited

Artist Antony Gormley will join Kunsthaus Zürich director Ann Demeester for a public conversation at Art Basel Unlimited. The discussion focuses on Gormley's sculptural installation 'Here and Now' and his career-long investigation of the human body in space.

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White Cube Announces Art Basel 2026 Presentation and Major Public Commission by Ibrahim Mahama

White Cube Announces Art Basel 2026 Presentation and Major Public Commission by Ibrahim Mahama

White Cube will participate in Art Basel 2026 from June 16–21, featuring installations by Tracey Emin and Art Basel Awards nominee Theaster Gates in the Unlimited sector. The gallery's main booth will showcase works by Julie Mehretu, Howardena Pindell, and 2025 award winner Ibrahim Mahama.

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Art Basel Launches Curated Travel and Lifestyle Guides for Basel, Paris, and Venice
FairBaselMay 25

Art Basel Launches Curated Travel and Lifestyle Guides for Basel, Paris, and Venice

Art Basel has released a series of destination guides featuring recommendations from artists, chefs, and industry experts for the cities of Basel, Paris, and Venice.

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Art Basel Announces 2026 Flagship Edition Featuring 290 Galleries and New 'Basel Exclusive' Initiative
FairBaselMay 24

Art Basel Announces 2026 Flagship Edition Featuring 290 Galleries and New 'Basel Exclusive' Initiative

Art Basel has unveiled the details for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries and the launch of 'Basel Exclusive,' a program requiring exhibitors to reserve major works for an in-person VIP unveiling.

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Art Basel Unveils 33 Medalists for 2026 Awards Program in Partnership With BOSS

Art Basel Unveils 33 Medalists for 2026 Awards Program in Partnership With BOSS

Art Basel has announced 33 medalists for the second edition of its global awards program, recognizing artists, curators, and institutions across nine categories including Emerging Artist, Icon Artist, and Patron.

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Art Basel Announces 2026 Dates for Hong Kong and Basel Fairs

Art Basel Announces 2026 Dates for Hong Kong and Basel Fairs

Art Basel has released the 2026 schedule for its flagship fairs in Asia and Europe. Art Basel Hong Kong is scheduled to run from March 26 to March 28, 2026.

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Art Basel Appoints Trevor Paglen and Eli Scheinman to Curate Zero 10 Digital Initiative in Basel
FairBaselMay 12

Art Basel Appoints Trevor Paglen and Eli Scheinman to Curate Zero 10 Digital Initiative in Basel

Art Basel has announced that artist Trevor Paglen and strategist Eli Scheinman will co-curate the third edition of Zero 10, the fair's digital art initiative, for its inaugural presentation in Switzerland from June 17–21, 2026.

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Art Basel Co-Curator Outlines Strategy to Integrate Digital and Traditional Art Sectors
FairBaselMay 12

Art Basel Co-Curator Outlines Strategy to Integrate Digital and Traditional Art Sectors

The co-curator of Art Basel's Zero 10 edition has announced a new initiative to bridge the gap between digital and traditional art markets. The program focuses on integrating technology-driven practices into the established fair structure to increase accessibility for digital artists.

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Art Basel Report Analyzes Commercial Evolution and Preservation of Land Art Movement

Art Basel Report Analyzes Commercial Evolution and Preservation of Land Art Movement

A new report from Art Basel examines the historical and contemporary financial structures supporting Land Art six decades after the movement's inception.

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Art Basel Announces 290 Galleries for 2026 Flagship Show; Unveils New Public Commissions
FairBaselMar 28

Art Basel Announces 290 Galleries for 2026 Flagship Show; Unveils New Public Commissions

Art Basel has announced the 290 participating galleries for its 2026 flagship edition in Basel, including 21 first-time exhibitors from regions such as Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

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Kunstmuseum Basel to Host First Swiss Solo Exhibition by Cao Fei

Kunstmuseum Basel to Host First Swiss Solo Exhibition by Cao Fei

The Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart will present the first solo exhibition in Switzerland by Chinese artist Cao Fei. The exhibition features an immersive installation designed as a city, incorporating video works and large-scale installations spanning the last twenty years of her career.

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Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer Basel Sales Total CHF 4.9M, Led by Record Patek Philippe Result

Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer Basel Sales Total CHF 4.9M, Led by Record Patek Philippe Result

Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer's annual Basel auctions concluded with a combined total of CHF 4.9 million (€5.4 million) across Swiss Art, International Art, and Important Watches categories. A Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 'Beyer No.

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