Marc Spiegler will now head the four-person Art Basel team under a restructuring of management. The fair has grown immensely since 2007, when one person, Sam Keller, (now head of The Beyeler Foundation), was responsible for the management of the fair. Annette Schönholzer, Magnus Renfrew and a new director of resources and finance (to be appointed next year), will serve under Spiegler as chairman. (more…)
Tuesday morning of the VIP Preview; All photos on site for Art Observed by Caroline Claisse
Art Basel’s 43rd edition commenced today with the first of two VIP Preview days. The VIP Vernissage, however, drew a private audience yesterday evening, where the Art Unlimited and Art Standard programs were unveiled, revealing a collection of artwork impressive in both size and scope. Today was also the preview and opening receptions for Basel’s companion fairs, like LISTE 17 and Design Miami/Basel. Fair and section specific photosets for collective Basel happenings will be posted throughout the upcoming days.
Art Basel directors Annette Schönholzer and Marc Spiegler at the press conference
