A citywide&nbsp;exhibition of artworks will be the initiative's cornerstone

With Kunsttage Basel, local institutions aim to revitalize Basel’s artworld

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Basel’s museums, galleries, and fairs are joining forces for Kunsttage Basel, an initiative featuring exhibitions, performances, and activations in and around the city. More than&nbsp;40&nbsp;organizations will be taking part in the endeavor, which will run from September 17–20, 2020.One of Kunsttage Basel’s main pillars will be an outdoor, public exhibition, titled&nbsp;The Possible is&nbsp;Monstrous. Works in the Public Sphere&nbsp;and which will take&nbsp;over the squares and streets of Basel. Jointly curated by Elena Filipovic (Kunsthalle Basel), Ines Goldbach (Kunsthaus Baselland), Daniel Kurjaković (Kunstmuseum Basel), and Samuel Leuenberger (SALTS / Art Basel Parcours), it will include commissioned and existing works by local and international artists.While details are being finalized, artists will include Switzerland’s representative at the next Venice Biennale&nbsp;Latifa Echakhch, as well as Mexican artist Teresa Margolles and Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas. Art Basel is supporting&nbsp;The Possible is&nbsp;Monstrous. Works in the Public Sphere.Find out more on <a href="https://kunsttagebasel.ch/">kunsttagebasel.ch</a>, and be sure to regularly check Art Basel’s social media channels for updates and information.Top image: View of Basel's Münsterplatz during Art Basel Parcours 2019.

A citywide exhibition of artworks will be the initiative's cornerstone