First launched in the 1970s by Swiss-based gallerists, Art Basel is one of the art world's most prominent players. Every year, passionate collectors, institutional representatives, and art enthusiasts from all around make their way to Basel, in Switzerland, in anticipation of the world's most world-class galleries, master artists, and rising stars.
Art Basel consists of multiple international fairs, exhibiting annually in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and as of 2022, Paris. The latest addition, called "Paris+ by Art Basel," will take place for the first time in France in October 2022. An announcement that shocked the entire art world. Why you might ask? For the first time since 1947, a new fair will take FIAC's coveted October slot in the French art capital.
The fair's program is comprised of multiple sections, all available to the public. This includes, “Galleries," “Unlimited," “Feature," and “Statement." “Galleries" presents a majority of the fair's participating galleries. “Unlimited" presents monumental projects only, transcending the traditional booth format. “Feature" highlights exhibitions from various artists, representing a variety of artistic backgrounds and practices. Finally, “Statement" is entirely dedicated to solo shows by emerging artists, all of whom are competing for the highly coveted “Baloise Art Prize." An award that offers prestige, financial support, and enormous visibility to two winners each year.
In order to ensure the highest quality experience and maintain its status as a leading art fair, Art Basel has a rigorous selection process: out of the thousands of galleries that apply, less than 300 are accepted. Art Basel returns to Basel on June 16-19, 2022, and will feature 289 leading galleries from 40 countries and works by more than 4,000 artists from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Like the rest of their fairs, Art Basel organizes city-wide activities allowing visitors to experience the host city while enjoying exceptional art. No matter where in the world you are located, there is a chance that there is an Art Basel fair within reach. Art Basel is an avid supporter of digital platforms, providing galleries the opportunity to participate in online gallery rooms. Are you interested in taking a stroll through the fair from the comfort of your own home? Discover our curated selection of artworks in homage to the prestigious fair!
Investigation 1 Lane 179 Wulumuqi Road House 62, 2010 10.2 x 21.7 x 2 inch Sculpture
$2,914
Arts, Crafts and Facts (Financial Profits, Corporate Profits, S&P, Employment), 2017 35.4 x 47.2 inch Sculpture
$20,811
The Fine Art of Family Sunbathing, Riviera Romagnola, 2007 7.9 x 10.6 inch Photography
$364
Pista de baile del club 'Mona Lisa' (Dance floor of the club 'Mona Lisa'), 2016 17.7 x 25.4 inch Print
$6,243