2pm – 2:50pm:
Reception at the Qatar Lounge | Art Basel
Experience a culinary moment at the Qatar Lounge, a space for conversation and gathering amid the vibrant energy of the fair, with hospitality curated by MICHELIN-awarded Jiwan Restaurant, alongside a view into Qatar’s creative ecosystem and forthcoming cultural projects.

3pm – 4pm 
Curator-Led Tour | Parcours
Join Stefanie Hessler, curator of Parcours, for a guided walk through this year’s site-specific installations. Woven into Basel’s urban fabric, Parcours invites fresh perspectives on place, context, and contemporary practice—revealing how art animates the city in unexpected ways.

3:30 - 4:30pm
Curator-Led Tour | Zero 10
Join Eli Scheinman, curator of Zero 10 — Art Basel’s global platform dedicated to digital-era art. Following its launch at Art Basel in Miami Beach and Hong Kong, Zero 10 made its European debut at Art Basel Basel 2026. Bringing together established and emerging artists, galleries, and digital innovators, the initiative offers an early glimpse into how technology is reshaping contemporary artistic practice.

4:45 - 6pm
Private Visit | Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books & Apéro
This private visit to Dr. Jörn Günther Rare Books offers an intimate encounter with exceptional illuminated manuscripts and rare works spanning centuries of European cultural history. Guided by expert insights, guests will explore the craftsmanship and narratives embedded in these works. The visit concludes with an apéro in the gallery’s private garden—an elegant, secluded courtyard setting that provides a quiet and refined atmosphere for conversation and exchange.