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9 things to know about celebrated artist-filmmaker Steve McQueen
As his bold new installation opens at the Laurenz Foundation, Schaulager Basel, we revisit how the British trailblazer has reshaped contemporary art and film with unflinching urgency
2025-06-09T00:00:00+00:00
10 Swiss artists to discover at Art Basel, from pioneers to young voices
With unique perspectives and innovative practices, this eclectic selection of highlights the richness and variety of the country’s contemporary art scene
2025-06-05T00:00:00+00:00
Behind the Art Basel scenes: exclusive lessons from 3 veteran gallerists
They share their thoughts on tricky trends, the perks of a week in Basel, and what it means to walk away from a deal
2025-05-26T00:00:00+00:00
8 emerging artists to seek out at Art Basel’s 2025 Swiss edition
They pose poignant questions about the body, intimacy, and the limits of their medium
2025-05-19T00:00:00+00:00
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What it takes to build Unlimited, Art Basel’s most spectacular sector
We take a close look at the year-long preparations behind its making, from pitch to preview
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Meet the artists | Katharina Grosse
The artist taking over Messeplatz this year reflects on a life spent following her own path in painting
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The smart way to collect art: Why ‘buy what you love’ is not enough
Art experts reveal the proven methods collectors use to build cohesive, meaningful collections – from understanding your visual preferences to finding the right mentors and galleries
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How Julie Mehretu is rewriting the art world’s map
After a slew of mid-career survey shows and high-profile commissions, the influential artist’s next step is a pan-African initiative that catalyzes creativity
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From Dallas to Lagos: 4 collectors to watch
A new generation of art patrons is on the rise – we asked what makes them tick
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Meet the collectors | Dakis Joannou
A visit to the Athens home of the maverick patron – whose encounter with Jeff Koons changed everything
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Meet the artists | Monira Al Qadiri
In her Berlin studio, the Kuwaiti artist explores the tension between beauty and ecological disaster
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Meet the collectors | Hideaki Fukutake
Ahead of the Setouchi Triennale 2025, a visit to Naoshima Island, where a visionary patron nurtures Japan's most ambitious art project
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Inner Worlds | Curator Hoor Al Qasimi
One of the art world’s most influential figures shares insights on patience, persistence, and art’s potential to address global challenges
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Meet the artists | Mohamad Abdouni
The Lebanese filmmaker turns the camera on himself to create a poignant self-portrait
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French Dispatch
Maurizio Cattelan, unleashed
In a bold double act with longtime collaborator Chiara Parisi, the serial provocateur rewrites the museum rulebook at Centre Pompidou-Metz
2025-05-14T00:00:00+00:00
When movement stands still
From Henri Matisse to Dindga McCannon, how have artists captured dancing bodies on canvas?
2025-05-06T00:00:00+00:00
Christophe Leribault holds the keys to Versailles. What are his plans?
From Herculean renovations to contemporary art programs, the president of the world’s most famous château has his hands full
2025-04-29T00:00:00+00:00
Brussels buzz
With avant-garde galleries, daring collectors, and spectacular architecture, something special is brewing in the Belgian capital
2025-04-22T00:00:00+00:00
Everyone has an opinion on Eurovision. What about the art world?
The popular song contest, which takes place this week in Art Basel’s Swiss hometown, isn’t just about music – it’s a high-drama spectacle where art, culture, and performance collide
2025-05-13T00:00:00+00:00
Getting ready for Art Basel Hong Kong with three fashionable locals
The one consensus among a curator, a gallerist, and an editorial director? Limit the high heels
2025-03-21T00:00:00+00:00
Your Hong Kong city guide, handpicked by the Art Basel Team
Members of the Art Basel Hong Kong team share their top tips, from speakeasy bars to dreamy beaches
2025-03-21T00:00:00+00:00
Ho Tzu Nyen taps AI to pay tribute to Hong Kong cinema on M+ Facade
The Singaporean artist’s monumental, algorithm-driven animation will honor the past while ushering in the future of image-making
2025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00