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Art Basel has unveiled its second annual cohort of 33 global visionaries recognized across nine categories including Artist Icon, Emerging Artist, and Curator.
Art Basel Hong Kong has released its 2026 Conversations program, scheduled to take place from March 26 to March 28. The lineup includes panel discussions with artist Shahzia Sikander, collector Uli Sigg, and economist Dr. Clare McAndrew.
Art Basel has launched a series of curated guides to Paris featuring recommendations from local experts across the culinary, fashion, and sports sectors. Contributors include Paris Saint-Germain football players, Thai chefs, and architects Wesley Ho and Charlotte Lafont-Hugo.
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 concluded its edition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, reporting 91,500 visitors and a new five-year collaboration agreement with the city's Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.
Art Basel Hong Kong has detailed its programming for the Encounters sector, featuring large-scale installations curated by Mami Kataoka, Alia Swastika, Isabella Tam, and Hirokazu Tokuyama.
The global art market returned to growth in 2025 with total sales reaching an estimated $59.6 billion, a 4% increase following two years of decline. Public auction sales rose 9% to $20.7 billion while dealer sector sales grew 2% to $34.8 billion, though private sales fell 5% to $4.2 billion.
A new report from Art Basel indicates a shift in patronage habits among millennial and Gen Z collectors toward independent and grassroots art spaces.
Art Basel has released its latest artist profiles and studio features ahead of the Art Basel Paris edition. The announcement highlights major upcoming projects, including a monumental commission at Tate Modern and participation in the 16th Sharjah Biennial.
Art Basel has reported significant early sales activity spanning historical works and digital media. Transactions included several seven-figure prices for historical pieces alongside demand for ultra-contemporary practices.
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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