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Art Basel at 50

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'Because the fair isn’t a quiet space, you really have to trust your work', says the Thai artist

My first Art Basel: Pinaree Sanpitak

50 Years my first art basel Pinaree Sanpitak

Discover the fair's history, decade by decade

50 years of Art Basel - the 2010s 

art basel history the 2010s

‘Hong Kong has always had an active local art scene,’ the artist says, ‘but it wasn’t always as connected to the larger conversation as it is now.’

Samson Young reflects on his artistic trajectory and Hong Kong’s evolving art scene

50 Years Samson Young Interview

2020 marks Art Basel's 50th anniversary. Discover the fair's history through testimonies of artworld figures, archival documents, and photo galleries.

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