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An eight-figure Picasso sets the tone for Art Basel’s opening sales
The first 24 hours signalled strong demand across price points, with dozens of works finding buyers – including pieces by David Hockney, Louise Bourgeois – and a 1963 Picasso with a USD 35 million asking price
mer, 17 juin, 2026
Where to eat, swim, and dance in Basel
Maike Cruse, the Director of Art Basel’s Swiss edition, shares her top tips
ven, 12 juin, 2026
MoMA PS1 chief curator has a vision for Art Basel’s outsized sector, Unlimited
As she prepares to unveil her first edition at the helm, Ruba Katrib tells Christian Viveros-Fauné that monumentality isn’t always about scale
mar, 26 mai, 2026
Artists Arthur Jafa, Nairy Baghramian, and DJ Dixon lead Art Basel Conversations
The flagship talks program returns for three days of thought-provoking sessions – including artist one-on-ones, market insights, and a tech focus convened by Zero 10 co-curator Trevor Paglen. Browse the program and book your free ticket now.
mar, 19 mai, 2026
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From a 200-ton colonial bridge to a sweeping public project on Basel’s Münsterplatz, the Ghanaian artist and Art Basel Awardee turns industrial wreckage into monuments – and art-world capital into institutions back home
Inside the USD 1.2 million initiative supporting art-world travel
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Meet the artists | Nairy Baghramian
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Find the perfect gift at the Art Basel Shop
From David Shrigley calendars and Takashi Murakami slides to limited-edition collectibles from artists like Sanford Biggers and Emily Xie — and even a special Miami Beach-edition Labubu — there’s something for everyone
mar, 02 déc., 2025
Renzo Piano : « Beaubourg n'est pas un bâtiment, c'est un pont ! »
À la veille de la rénovation du Centre Pompidou, retour sur les propos de l'architecte italien capable de transformer à jamais le paysage urbain parisien
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Dans les antres du Silencio, le légendaire club parisien conçu par David Lynch
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The hottest artsy beach reads for summer 2025
From intimate artist memoirs to in-depth interviews, witty fiction, and sharp theory, these 6 new releases span genres – and are must-adds to your packing list
mar, 29 juil., 2025