Art Galleries
Nearly 300 of the world's leading art galleries for Modern and contemporary art display 20th- and 21st-century art works. Visitors to Art 40 Basel's main hall can discover paintings, drawings, sculpture, installations, prints, photography, video and digital art by more than 2,000 artists. The pieces available range from editioned works by emerging artists to museum-caliber masterpieces by legendary figures in art history.
(Hall 2)
Art Edition
Leading publishers of editioned works exhibiting the results of their collaborations with renowned international artists. (Hall 2)
Art Premiere
Each of these 16 projects - curated by individual gallerists - represents an exciting juxtaposition of works by two artists, often of different generations. (Hall 2)
Art Statements
More than 30 one-person stands by young artists working with rising galleries worldwide. (Hall 1)
Art Unlimited
Art Basel's pioneering exhibition platform for projects that transcend the classical art-show stand - including video projections, large-scale installations, massive sculptures
and live performances.(Hall 1)
Public Art Projects
Projects by international artists, sited day and night on the Messeplatz exhibition square for the duration of the fair.
(In front of Halls 1 and 2)
Artist Books
A curated exhibition of magazines and other publications produced by artists. (Hall 1)
Art on Stage
Presented by Art Basel in association with the Theater Basel, this auditorium program made its debut in 2007, and this year will feature Elmgreen and Dragset's «Drama Queens». (Theater Basel, Theaterplatz)
Art Film
Films by and about artists (Showing at the Stadtkino Basel, Steinenberg 7)
Art Basel Conversations
This series offers the public access to first-hand information on aspects of art collecting, through direct encounters between leading personalities of the international art world. It is a forum that encourages the exchange of ideas through platform discussions. The themes of Art Basel Conversations focus primarily on the collection and exhibition of art. Distinguished collectors, museum directors, biennale curators, gallery owners, publishers, artists and other art-world leaders present their current and upcoming projects, and report on their experiences, providing both an insider’s view and an opportunity for dynamic dialog. (Hall 1)
Art Lobby
A dense program of talks, panels, book signing and other presentations - often informal - by figures active in the international artworld. (Hall 1)
Art Magazines
Art publications from around the world display their magazines for study and purchase. (Hall 2) |