COURTESY OF ART BASEL
Art Basel in Basel 2023
An essential pilgrimage for art enthusiasts is the fair Art Basel, which is taking place this week in Basel, Switzerland. Like a bustling carnival filled with visual art, sculpture, and installation, this renowned event traces its origins back to the 1970s in Switzerland, when a group of art lovers and artists decided to breathe life into the small town’s art scene. What started as a humble gathering of ninety galleries has now evolved into a global phenomenon, with Art Basel now taking place not only in Basel, but in Miami Beach and Hong Kong throughout the year.
The fair brings together all major art galleries who bring the best of the best work in the hopes of making sales and pushing boundaries in art, giving rise to new perspectives and unbridled imagination. Like other art fairs, the event provides gallerists a platform to exhibit both emerging talents and established artists, but what sets Art Basel apart is the crowd that it draws: well-known collectors, celebrities, artists, curators, and creatives all gather together each year to see what’s on at Art Basel.
We put together our favorite works on view at the fair and around town that are a must see if you happen to find yourself at Art Basel.
