Francis Picabia at Michael Werner
Art Basel, the premier international art fair, returned to its namesake city of Basel, Switzerland, from June 13 to June 16, 2024. Known as the cornerstone of the global art calendar, Art Basel in Basel once again brought together the best of the contemporary art world, featuring an unparalleled array of galleries, artworks, and immersive experiences.
Basel, the birthplace of Art Basel, remains the flagship event of the prestigious art fair series. Founded in 1970 by gallerists Trudl Bruckner, Balz Hilt, and Ernst Beyeler, Art Basel has grown into a global phenomenon, with editions in Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and now Paris. The Basel fair, though, continues to be the epicenter, drawing the most influential artists, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s edition took place in Messe Basel, a 141,000 square foot convention center, located in the Basel city center.
Art Basel in Basel 2024 featured over 290 of the world’s leading galleries, presenting works from the early 20th century to the most contemporary pieces.
Tony Cragg and Robert Rauchsberg at Thaddeus Ropac
Callum Innes, Justin Fitzpatrick at Kerlin Gallery
Alex Katz at Gray
Joan Mitchel at David Zwirner
Frank Bowling at Hauser & Wirth
Dan Flavin, Mangold, Soulages, LeWitt, and Kounellis at Cardi Gallery (from left to right)
Svenja Deininger, Untitled, 2023
Harold Ancart (left); Huma Bhabha (sculpture); Daisy Sheff (right)
Sara Flores (left); Daniel Dewar & Grégory Gicquel (oak cabinet); Loïc Raguénès (right)
Art Basel in Basel 2024 also featured an extensive program of talks, panel discussions, and presentations. The Conversations series brought together leading figures from the art world to discuss pertinent issues and trends. Topics this year included the role of artificial intelligence and technology in art and the politics of art creation. Additionally, Art Basel hosted a series of curated tours, offering deeper insights into the fair’s highlights and hidden gems. These tours provide visitors with the opportunity to engage with artworks and artists on a more intimate level.
Teresa Solar at Travesia Cuatro
Painting on wall: Liliane Tomasko; sculpture in foreground: Siobhán Hapaska
Anri Sala at Esther Schipper
Conny Maier at Société
Keith Haring at Unlimited
Nohemà Pérez at mor charpentier
Linklater at Bortolami
Ailbhe NÃ Bhriain
Henry Curchod (left); Tomasz Kowalski (second to right); Adam Alessi (right)
Henry Shum (left); Vunkwan Tam (center wall); Raha Raissnia (right)
To complement the physical fair, Art Basel in Basel offers enhanced digital experiences. Online viewing rooms allowed remote visitors to explore and purchase artworks, while virtual tours and augmented reality features provided immersive ways to experience the fair from anywhere in the world. Digital initiatives ensure that Art Basel remains accessible to a global audience, regardless of geographical constraints.
Liliane Tomasko
Doris Guo
Bettina Pousttchi, Vertical Highways at Art Unlimited (Buchmann Galerie)
Marina Rheingantz (left); Rivane Neuenschwander (middle); Ernesto Neto (right)
Art Basel in Basel 2024 was again a celebration of contemporary art, showcasing a rich diversity of artworks and fostering meaningful connections within the art community. For the seasoned collector, curious newcomer, or an art professional, Art Basel in Basel offered an unparalleled opportunity to experience the best of the art world.
Images 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16 courtesy of Sara M. Prat
