june, 2018
Event Details
ART BASEL Switzerland June 14 – 17 2018 show continues the tradition of bringing the international art world together at Messe Basel in the cultural capital of Switzerland. The world's
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Event Details
ART BASEL Switzerland June 14 – 17 2018 show continues the tradition of bringing the international art world together at Messe Basel in the cultural capital of Switzerland. The world’s leading galleries will present the works of over 4,000 artists, while a full program of art world talks will take place each day. Exhibitions and events are also offered by cultural institutions in Basel and the surrounding area. website https://www.artbasel.com/basel
ART BASEL Switzerland June 14 – 17 2018 show brings the international artworld together, with 291 of the world’s leading galleries showing the works of over 4,000 artists. A full program of artworld talks takes place each day. Exhibitions and events are also offered by cultural institutions in Basel and the surrounding area, creating an exciting, region-wide art week.
Feature
ART BASEL Switzerland June 14 – 17 2018 Projects from established and historical artists are precisely curated by gallerists in the Feature sector. Projects may include solo presentations, juxtapositions, and thematic exhibits from artists representing a wide range of cultures, generations, and artistic approaches.
Statements
Statements presents exciting new solo projects by emerging artists, who are eligible to receive the prestigious Baloise Art Prize. The Baloise Group acquires artworks by the award-winning artists, which it then donates to important European art institutions.
Edition
Leading publishers of editioned works, prints, and multiples exhibit the results of their collaboration with renowned artists, providing visitors the opportunity to see significant, and rare publications.
Unlimited
Curated by New York-based curator Gianni Jetzer, Unlimited is Art Basel’s pioneering exhibition platform for projects that transcend the classical art-show stand, including massive sculpture and paintings, video projections, large-scale installations, and live performances.
Parcours
The Parcours sector engages the public and fairgoers by placing site-specific sculptures, interventions, and performances in the city’s neighborhoods. Artworks by renowned established artists and emerging talents will be on display on and around Basel’s Münsterplatz. Parcours is curated by Samuel Leuenberger of SALTS exhibition space.
See a program of the Parcours Night performances here.
Download a map of the Parcours projects and Parcours Night performances here.
Conversations
Art Basel hosts a series of conversations on topics concerning the global contemporary art scene. Conversations offers a platform for dynamic dialogues between prominent members of the international artworld, each offering their unique perspective on producing, collecting, and exhibiting art. The series include artist talks, panels, and discussions with a range of speakers including artists, gallerists, curators, collectors, architects, art lawyers, critics, and many other cultural players. Conversations is programmed by Mari Spirito, Founding Director of Protocinema, Istanbul/New York.
Time
14 (Thursday) 9:00 am - 17 (Sunday) 6:00 pm
Location
ART BASEL Switzerland
Messeplatz 10 4005 Basel Switzerland