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The next edition runs June 18–21, 2026 — see Art Basel 2026.
Founded in 1970, Art Basel's flagship June fair at Messe Basel is the art world's premier marketplace for modern and contemporary art, gathering around 290 leading galleries.
The 2025 edition of Art Basel ran June 19–22, 2025 at Messe Basel in Basel. For current coverage from the city, see Basel art news.
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