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Art Basel in Basel 2026

<p>Find out about the gallery line-up for the 2026 edition of Art Basel in Basel.</p>

February 19, 2026

Gallery List Announcement

<p>Dive into the highlights of Art Basel in Basel 2026.</p>

April 23, 2026

Highlights Release

<p>Art Basel Awards 2026 unveil thirty-three global visionaries shaping the future of art and culture.</p>

April 16, 2026

Art Basel Awards 

<p>Zero 10&nbsp;makes its debut at Art Basel&rsquo;s flagship fair with an expanded, open format curated by award-winning artist&nbsp;Trevor Paglen&nbsp;and digital art strategist&nbsp;Eli Scheinman.&nbsp;</p>

May 12, 2026

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Art Basel

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<td>Alessandra Loescher Montal&nbsp;</td>
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<td style="width: 100%;">Joseph Lamb</td>
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<td style="width: 100%;"><a href="mailto:joseph@suttoncomms.com">joseph@suttoncomms.com</a></td>
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Europe

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Americas

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Asia

<p>Global Lead Partner of Art Basel, UBS has a long history of supporting contemporary art and artists. The firm has one of the world&rsquo;s most important corporate art collections and seeks to advance the international conversation about the art market through its global lead partnership with Art Basel, and as co-publisher of the &lsquo;Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report&rsquo; and the &lsquo;Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting&rsquo;. UBS also supports some of the world&rsquo;s most important arts institutions, events and fairs. UBS provides its clients with insight into the art market, collecting, and legacy planning through its UBS Collectors Circle and UBS Art Advisory. For more information about UBS&rsquo;s commitment to contemporary art, visit ubs.com/art.</p>

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Global Lead Partner

<p>Recognized as the World&rsquo;s Best Airline for a record ninth time at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, Qatar Airways continues to leverage its global network to connect people, places, and cultures worldwide. As Art Basel&rsquo;s Premium Partner, the national airline of The State of Qatar showcases its ability to be a catalyst for discovery and cultural dialogue. This long-term alliance will see the airline support all of the fair&rsquo;s prestigious annual exhibitions &ndash; in Basel, Paris, Hong Kong, Miami Beach, as well as its newly launched edition in Qatar, marking an exciting introduction of the renowned fair&rsquo;s debut in The Middle East.</p>
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<p>Read press release in French <a href="https://d2u3kfwd92fzu7.cloudfront.net/CP_ART_BASEL_JUNE_26_FR_1.pdf">here</a>.</p>

Premium Partner

Qatar Airways

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">A.A.Murakami, the artist duo of Azusa Murakami (JP) and Alexander Groves (UK), present an immersive installation for ABB26, continuing the long-standing partnership between BMW and Art Basel. Pioneers of &ldquo;Ephemeral Tech,&rdquo; they develop their own technologies to create works that cannot be stored or streamed, but exist only through direct experience. Working at the intersection of art, science, and technology, their installations combine engineered systems with transient materials and natural forces to create multi-sensory environments in constant transformation. Exploring the concept of symbiosis, the work unfolds as a dynamic interplay between structure and atmosphere, where fleeting phenomena shape the space around you and existence itself is given a temporary physical form.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Read press release in German <a href="https://d2u3kfwd92fzu7.cloudfront.net/BMW.pdf">here</a>.&nbsp;</p>

Associate Partner

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Audemars Piguet believes that creativity feeds culture, helps us see ourselves and the world differently and leads us on an ongoing transformative journey.</p>
<p>Audemars Piguet Contemporary, the brand&rsquo;s dedicated art programme, embodies this spirit by commissioning international artists to create contemporary artworks. The resulting artworks belong to the artists and contribute to their body of work. With the support of two in-house curators, new commissions are realised across a variety of scales and media, enabling artists to explore new territories in their practice. The team follows each commission process from inception to exhibition. The nomadic programme fosters collaborations with cultural institutions around the world to present commissions to global audiences.</p>
<p>In September, Swiss artist Ren&eacute;e Levi will unveil a new work co-commissioned by the Hayward Gallery and Audemars Piguet Contemporary. The painting will activate the fa&ccedil;ade of the Gallery as a site-responsive intervention, engaging with the building&rsquo;s iconic Brutalist architecture. On view from 23 September until 15 November, this will mark Levi&rsquo;s first large-scale public commission in the United Kingdom and the first painting commissioned by the programme</p>

Audemars Piguet

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Hong Kong is the international art hub in Asia, standing at the forefront of Asia&rsquo;s cultural landscape, offering a dynamic blend of world-class art fairs, cutting-edge exhibitions, and vibrant creative districts. Through this collaboration, Hong Kong Tourism Board invites the world to discover Hong Kong&rsquo;s dynamic art scene, East-meets-West identity, and world-class lifestyle&mdash;from contemporary galleries to culinary artistry and luxury travel through its unique blend of culture, creativity, and sophistication.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hk.discoverhongkong"><strong><em>@DiscoverHongKong</em></strong></a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/discoverhongkong"><strong><em>@DiscoverHongKong</em></strong></a></span><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></p>

Hong Kong Toursim Board

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">The story of Jet Aviation began in Basel, Switzerland, in 1967, with an idea to provide seamless, personalized services for the growing business aviation industry. Over the decades, the company has evolved to encompass some 50 sites worldwide, with over 4,500 artisans of aviation supporting customers across maintenance, VIP cabin design and craftsmanship, management, charter, staffing, and private terminals. These are the hands behind the scenes that sculpt flight in its smoothest form, the effort behind effortless.</p>
<p>This sense of ease, minimalism and personalized attention to every detail is evoked in the Jet Aviation Lounge at Art Basel. A haven of peace and tranquility, the space brings to life the calm and quiet of the Jet Aviation experience through a neutral palette, soft, tactile finishes and subtle cloud motifs. Designed by the Jet Aviation Design Studio, the Lounge invites guests to take a moment of reflection, to enjoy relaxed conversation and connections, and discover a story of almost 60 years of craftsmanship, innovation, and passion, in Basel and beyond.</p>

Show Partner

Jet Aviation

<p>Since 2007, Airbnb has connected millions of guests with unique stays and experiences around the world. The platform enables hosts to welcome travelers into their homes and communities, offering authentic ways to experience local culture and creativity. Every day, Airbnb supports hosts in sharing their spaces, experiences, and services with guests, helping to foster meaningful connections across the globe. In 2025, Airbnb became a global partner of Art Basel, collaborating to create bespoke art experiences with leading figures such as Bridget Finn, Kelly Wearstler, and Jack Pierson. As part of this partnership, Airbnb also launched the Airbnb Arts Travel Grant, dedicating $1.2 million to support emerging artists and galleries over three years. The grant champions ambitious work and fresh voices that invigorate the art community and spark wider cultural conversations.</p>

Host Partner

Airbnb

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">For nearly 300 years, Maison Ruinart, the first established Champagne House, has nurtured an evolving relationship with the environment. This year, Ruinart extends this conversation by inviting Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata to join the Conversations with Nature global art series.</p>
<p>Known for his in-situ installations made from wood and pieces of furniture. Tadashi Kawamata invites visitors of Art Basel Basel to become observers of the vibrations of nature essentials to the harmony of champagne.</p>

Ruinart

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Samsung Electronics celebrates the harmony of art, design and innovation, reframing how we experience creativity in daily life.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Through its continued partnership with Art Basel, Samsung explores how technology expands artistic expression beyond galleries and into living spaces.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">With Samsung Art TV, artworks come alive within the home, transforming walls into personal galleries that inspire connection and imagination.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">For Art Basel, Samsung presents a curated selection reflecting diverse artistic visions, demonstrating how art and technology together shape new ways of seeing, experiencing and living with creativity every day.</p>
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/samsungtv/">@samsungtv</a></p>

Official Partner

Samsung

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">ZEGNART is ZEGNA&rsquo;s framework for art and culture. It reflects the brand&rsquo;s long-standing commitment to art, rooted in the vision of the Founder, Ermenegildo Zegna. It encompasses all its artistic initiatives &ndash; past, present, and evolving across generations of the Zegna family.</p>
<p>Unlike a traditional collection, these works are never acquired &ndash; they are commissioned. From the first artwork Ermenegildo Zegna commissioned in the 1920s, he believed that art and beauty should be part of everyday life. Over time, the family has commissioned artists such as Michelangelo Pistoletto, William Kentridge, Daniel Buren, Dan Graham, Mimmo Jodice, and Ding Yi. ZEGNA continues to shape an environment where industry, nature, and culture could coexist.</p>

Zegna

<p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">ERCO is an international specialist in efficient architectural LED-lighting and leading partner for galleries and museums. At all Art Basel shows, over 10,000 customized spotlights with various light distributions will stage top-class art in the best light. </span></p>
<p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">For ERCO, light is passion and more than a technical necessity: Used in galleries, it is a curatorial tool that supports exhibition concepts, makes the artist&rsquo;s vision visible and enhances emotional resonance.</span></p>
<p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">From White Cube to Black Box concepts, from uniform wallwashing to precise accent lighting: ERCO provides flexible and future-proof lighting solutions, tailored to the needs of curators, artists and collectors.</span></p>
<p class="x_x_MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Read Press Release in German <a href="https://d2u3kfwd92fzu7.cloudfront.net/ERCO_Presseinfo_PartnerschaftArtBasel.pdf">here</a>.&nbsp;</span></p>

ERCO

<p>Swiss landscape architecture firm Enea, founded by Enzo Enea, creates integrated green spaces around the world. In 2010, it opened the Enea Tree Museum, which brings together landscape design, botany, architecture, and art. At Art Basel, Enea transforms the fair&rsquo;s courtyard into a vibrant green oasis. Surrounded by shade-giving trees, the installation invites visitors into a living dialogue between art, people, and the environment, offering a glimpse into a more sustainable future.</p>
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Enea Landscape Architecture

<p>Swiss landscape architecture firm Enea, founded by Enzo Enea, creates integrated green habitats worldwide. In 2010, the firm opened the Enea Tree At Vitra, we believe that environments shape our thoughts and feelings, whether we are at home, at work or on the go. We work every day to better our surroundings through the power of design. A family business in its third generation, Vitra follows an environmental, cultural and commercial mission. The Vitra Campus and the Vitra Design Museum with its exhibitions, design archives and a comprehensive furniture collection inspire visitors and employees alike. They further the understanding of design and architecture&lsquo;s role in defining the future we live in. Environmental consciousness finds expression in every aspect of Vitra&rsquo;s work. It is manifested in how Vitra develops and manufactures its products, in the sourcing of raw materials and the organisation of its supply chain. Every new insight is regarded as an opportunity for further development. Vitra has been Art Basel&rsquo;s furniture partner for more than a decade and furnishes diverse areas of the fair such as the Collectors Lounge, where it introduces special editions.</p>

Vitra

<p>As Art Basel&rsquo;s Official Uniform Partner, JNBY collaborates with artist SHI Zhiying, producing exclusive uniforms to be worn by event hosts and staff throughout the fairs. The brand masterfully bridges the worlds of fashion and art, transcending materiality to explore cultural depth and offer considered reflections on modern life. By fusing artistic vision with sartorial excellence, JNBY translates curated themes-from contemporary art to Eastern traditions-into a distinctive design language. This partnership reinforces JNBY&rsquo;s lasting commitment to artistic innovation and its pursuit of thoughtful design for a global audience.</p>

JNBY

GOAT

<div class="ewa-rteLine">M&ouml;venpick Hotels &amp; Resorts is a modern, upscale hospitality company that is passionate about "making moments", recognizing that small gestures make a big difference to our guests, our owners and our people.</div>
<div class="ewa-rteLine">M&ouml;venpick Hotel Basel is proud to announce a partnership with Art Basel and to host guests and exhibitors of this extraordinary world fame Show. Ideally located next to the main railway station Basel SBB and Art Basel's major galleries and exhibitions are all easily accessible from the hotel.</div>

Mövenpick Hotel Basel

For its 2026 edition in Basel, Art Basel will bring together 290 leading galleries. This year’s edition welcomes new and returning gallery representation from Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, further broadening the show’s international scope. Bringing together galleries whose programs span historical, modern, postwar, contemporary, and emerging practices, Art Basel in Basel offers a moment-in-time view of the global art world, where different generations, geographies, and artistic languages converge within a single exhibition context. 

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For its 2026 edition in Basel, Art Basel will bring together 290 leading galleries. This year’s edition welcomes new and returning gallery representation from Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, further broadening the show’s international scope. Bringing together galleries whose programs span historical, modern, postwar, contemporary, and emerging practices, Art Basel in Basel offers a moment-in-time view of the global art world, where different generations, geographies, and artistic languages converge within a single exhibition context.

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