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Initiatives

Art Basel expands its impact beyond fairs through initiatives that support the art world and strengthen its ecosystem. These include annual publications of the Art Basel &amp; UBS Global Art Market Report &amp; Survey of Global Collecting; the Art Basel Awards honoring visionary creatives, in partnership with BOSS; the Art Basel Shop featuring exclusive artist-made and collaborative items; and the MGM Discoveries Art Prize spotlighting innovative new artists globally.

Expanding our outreach

Art Basel Awards are a global celebration of the visionaries shaping the future of art. Honouring leading artists, institutions, and supporters around the world, these awards recognize not only those who create but also those who champion and sustain its innovation. From artists and curators to institutions, patrons, allies, cross disciplinary creators and storytellers&mdash;they&rsquo;re recognition for the whole art world, not just its makers.

Art Basel Awards

The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report is an annual analysis of the international art market, tracking sales, auctions, gallery performance, and trends from the previous year.
The Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting is an annual survey of high-net-worth collectors, offering insights into their recent spending and future collecting plans, based on research from the first half of the year.

The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report & Survey of Global Collecting

The&nbsp;Art Basel Shop is a dynamic, must-visit destination offering visitors the rare opportunity to take home tangible objects that capture the ever-evolving spirit of contemporary art. Celebrating the vibrancy of the art world and its deep connection to each host city, the Shop features exclusive items that reflect the fair&rsquo;s rich history and forward focused perspectives.&nbsp;

Art Basel Shop

Together with Art Basel, Samsung is launching four seasonal collections of artworks in the Samsung Art Store. A collection of 15+ artwork images by Art Basel galleries are launched in connection to each show and are available to Art Store users worldwide. The initiative aligns with Art Basel&rsquo;s mission to connect leading artists and galleries with art-loving audiences. This collaboration with Samsung allows Art Basel to extend that reach like never before by broadening access to leading galleries and significant works from established artists to a new generation of emerging talents.

Art Basel and Samsung Art Store

Miu Miu is the Official Supporter of Art Basel Paris' Public Program which expands Art Basel's showcase beyond the Grand Palais into the city of Paris. With installations at iconic landmarks across Paris, the Public Program supported by Miu Miu also integrated &lsquo;Tales &amp; Tellers&rsquo;, a special project conceived by interdisciplinary artist Goshka Macuga showcased at the Palais D'Iena. Situated at the intersection between fashion, cinema and art, the project was inspired by and featured the film commissions that comprise Miu Miu Women&rsquo;s Tales, and the artistic interventions from Miu Miu runway shows.

Miu Miu & Art Basel's Public Program 

MGM Discoveries Art Prize, an exciting collaboration between MGM and Art Basel Hong Kong. This initiative celebrates the originality and innovation showcased in the &ldquo;Discoveries&rdquo; sector,
where galleries showcase emerging artists from around the world in solo presentations. Selected by a jury of five international art experts, the winner receives a cash prize to further their artistic journey.

MGM Discoveries Art Prize

With the release of the new Art Basel App, a comprehensive digital companion designed to enhance visitors&rsquo; experience at Art Basel shows, Art Basel has partnered with Microsoft to offer an advanced suite of AI-powered features &ndash; including the interactive Art Basel Companion and the Art Basel Lens, which marks the first application of Microsoft&rsquo;s AI computer vision technology in a global art fair context. The new mobile app with Microsoft powered features provides highly personalized experience bringing visitors closer to the artists and artworks on display.