Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · No. 131

Basel

Art Basel Appoints Trevor Paglen and Eli Scheinman to Curate Zero 10 Digital Initiative in Basel
FairBaselMay 12

Art Basel Appoints Trevor Paglen and Eli Scheinman to Curate Zero 10 Digital Initiative in Basel

Art Basel has announced that artist Trevor Paglen and strategist Eli Scheinman will co-curate the third edition of Zero 10, the fair's digital art initiative, for its inaugural presentation in Switzerland from June 17–21, 2026.

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Art Basel Co-Curator Outlines Strategy to Integrate Digital and Traditional Art Sectors
FairBaselMay 12

Art Basel Co-Curator Outlines Strategy to Integrate Digital and Traditional Art Sectors

The co-curator of Art Basel's Zero 10 edition has announced a new initiative to bridge the gap between digital and traditional art markets. The program focuses on integrating technology-driven practices into the established fair structure to increase accessibility for digital artists.

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Art Basel Report Analyzes Commercial Evolution and Preservation of Land Art Movement

Art Basel Report Analyzes Commercial Evolution and Preservation of Land Art Movement

A new report from Art Basel examines the historical and contemporary financial structures supporting Land Art six decades after the movement's inception.

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Art Basel Announces 2026 Flagship Edition Featuring 290 Galleries and New 'Basel Exclusive' Initiative
FairBaselApr 23

Art Basel Announces 2026 Flagship Edition Featuring 290 Galleries and New 'Basel Exclusive' Initiative

Art Basel has detailed the programming for its 2026 flagship fair in Basel, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries and the launch of 'Basel Exclusive,' a program where exhibitors reserve major works for a first-time public unveiling at the VIP opening on June 16.

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Art Basel and BOSS Announce 33 Medalists for 2026 Art Basel Awards
FairBaselApr 17

Art Basel and BOSS Announce 33 Medalists for 2026 Art Basel Awards

Art Basel has unveiled its second annual cohort of 33 global visionaries recognized across nine categories including Artist Icon, Emerging Artist, and Curator.

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Art Basel Announces 290 Galleries for 2026 Flagship Show; Unveils New Public Commissions
FairBaselMar 28

Art Basel Announces 290 Galleries for 2026 Flagship Show; Unveils New Public Commissions

Art Basel has announced the 290 participating galleries for its 2026 flagship edition in Basel, including 21 first-time exhibitors from regions such as Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

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Kunstmuseum Basel to Host First Swiss Solo Exhibition by Cao Fei

Kunstmuseum Basel to Host First Swiss Solo Exhibition by Cao Fei

The Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart will present the first solo exhibition in Switzerland by Chinese artist Cao Fei. The exhibition features an immersive installation designed as a city, incorporating video works and large-scale installations spanning the last twenty years of her career.

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Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer Basel Sales Total CHF 4.9M, Led by Record Patek Philippe Result

Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer Basel Sales Total CHF 4.9M, Led by Record Patek Philippe Result

Artcurial Beurret Bailly Widmer's annual Basel auctions concluded with a combined total of CHF 4.9 million (€5.4 million) across Swiss Art, International Art, and Important Watches categories. A Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 'Beyer No.

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