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10 unmissable works at Art Basel Paris
From a Nobel Laureate's erotic still lifes to the painter who inspired a young James Baldwin, this year’s highlights are as rich in narrative as they are in presence
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Meet the artists | Ladji Diaby
‘I picture myself somewhere between alchemist and magician,’ says the Paris-based artist
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
In Paris, Kennedy Yanko makes sculpture as a form of devotion
As part of Art Basel Paris’s Public Program, the artist's latest abstract sculptures invite us to reimagine one of Christianity’s most controversial figures
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
Art Basel Paris Director Karim Crippa: ‘Paris is young and experimental’
For his first edition at the helm of Art Basel Paris, the fair’s director discusses its identity, its relationship with the city, and the new audiences shaping the art market
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
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The best museum shows to see during Art Basel Paris 2026
This season shines a spotlight on women artists, from Mary Cassatt to Prune Nourry, alongside retrospectives of towering figures such as Paul Cézanne and Andy Warhol. Here is our selection
Meet the new generation of creatives reshaping Paris for the 21st century
From Notre-Dame to the Grand Palais, via the clubs of Saint-Denis, artists, gallerists, and cultural tastemakers – including Pharrell Williams and Pol Taburet – are transforming the French capital
Beyond the Louvre: 7 art spaces to discover in Paris
From artists’ former homes to tucked-away cultural institutions, venture beyond the usual tourist circuit and find unforgettable places to stay with Airbnb Luxe
Paintings, purpose, and privacy: What Gen Z really wants from the art market
Younger collectors are now the biggest spenders, according to the latest Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting. How they choose to spend their wealth may come as a surprise
Cosima von Bonin’s soft toys storm the Petit Palais
Estelle Hoy dissects the German maverick’s plush menagerie – a feisty manifesto for fashion, freedom, and fun
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Meet the collectors | Patrick Seguin
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Meet the collectors | Ella Fontanals-Cisneros
The Cuban-born philanthropist and art collector shares her journey from exile to champion of Latin American art
Meet the collectors | Louis Norval
A private tour with the founder of Cape Town’s stunning Norval Foundation
Meet the collectors | Sangita Jindal
The founder of the newly opened Hampi Art Labs on ancient heritage and contemporary art in India
Discover the galleries participating in Oh La La!
Discover the list of the galleries and artists participating in this year’s edition of Oh La La!, Art Basel Paris’ special initiative inviting galleries to present new works at their booths on Friday and Saturday of the fair, art-directed by French actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu. The theme of this year's edition is Myths and Legends
Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Is manga art? That depends on who – and when – you ask
Once denounced in postwar Japan as a social threat, manga is having a moment, filling museums from Hong Kong to Brooklyn
Fri, Oct 16, 202610 unmissable works at Art Basel Paris
From a Nobel Laureate's erotic still lifes to the painter who inspired a young James Baldwin, this year’s highlights are as rich in narrative as they are in presence
Thu, Oct 15, 2026
Curator Diana Campbell and architect Sumayya Vally on why listening matters
In our latest 'Straight from the source' interview between Art Basel Award medalists, the curator and architect discuss seeing art with fresh eyes and the dangers of expertise
Wed, Oct 14, 2026