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Art Basel takes place in Halls 1 and 2 of Messe Basel, the Swiss Exhibition Center, in the City of Basel, Switzerland.
Hall 1: Built in 1999 by Swiss architect and art collector
Theo Hotz, the hall hosts Art Unlimited, Art Statements, Art Basel Conversations and Artists Books.
Hall 2: A landmark building from the 1950s, built by Hans Hoffmann, hosts Art Galleries, Art Premiere, Art Edition and Art Magazines.
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Duration, Opening hours
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Vernissage for invited guests
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
General Public
Wednesday, June 4, to Sunday, June 8, 2008
Daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Professional Day
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Friday, June 6, 11 a.m. to 1. p.m.
The Professional Day is directed at museums, artists and collectors. For them, there will be a special program in and around the art show. This includes information and discussion forums with internationally renowned speakers. Moreover, exhibiting galleries are asked to show special exhibits and campaigns on Professional Day (program will follow in May 2008).
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Accommodations
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Hotels
Due to the high number of people who visit Art Basel every year, we strongly urge you to make your hotel reservations well in advance of the show dates. Please book your accommodation in Basel through this form, which must be faxed by March 18 to Basel Tourismus at +41 61 268 68 70. Their hotel reservation service will inform you regarding room prices and availability, and help you attempt to make reservations. |
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Guided Tours
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Guided Tours of Art 39 Basel are available daily in German, French and English. The tours are subsidized by Art Basel and operated by gcc gmbh.
To book tours contact:
Nicole Reber
Telephone: +41 61 701 20 77
Fax: +41 61 701 20 76
E-Mail: info@culture-consulting.ch
Internet: www.culture-consulting.ch
Cost: Adults CHF 20, children/students CHF 10, and groups (up to 15 participants) CHF 350 plus admission.
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AXA Art VIP Tours
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AXA Art VIP Guided Tours of Art 39 Basel are available daily in German, English, French and Italian.
The VIP guided tours are subsidized by Art Basel and operated by AXA Art Versicherung AG.
Tours contact:
Susanne Kelmes , AXA Art Communication
Telephone: +49 172 200 89 90
Fax: +49 221 148 325 59
E-Mail: susanne.kelmes@axa-art.de
Internet: www.axa-art.com
For VIP Card holders only
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Art Kids
Art Basel offers a kindergarten for children aged 3-13, where they are introduced to art while their parents visit the art show, and are supervised by professionals. The Art Kids program is free of charge, and food and drink are provided.
Location: 1st floor of Hall 1, access via Art Unlimited
Opening hours:
June 3, 2008 (Vernissage) until 9 p.m.
June 4 to 8, 2008 (public days) daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Mandatory bag check
For safety reasons, all bags larger than 30 x 30 cm, briefcases and backpacks must be deposited at the coat check before entering the exhibition halls.
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