It’s that time again, when all of the art world’s elite descend upon the picturesque Swiss town of Basel for the event of the season. This year's fair plans to welcome more than 90,000 visitors to Art Basel. We’ve curated a selection of the top events and places to be seen and to enjoy the culture that makes Basel a very special place.
See you all in Switzerland this week!
Official Art Basel Events
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The unveiling of Global Corporate Collections at AXA’s Art Lounge on June 17 >
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Conversation Series: Building New Art Institutions in Africa on June 18 >
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Parcours Night: An evening of performances, food, and wine, free on June 20 >
Satellite Events
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VOLTA (June 15-20) is the place to go for emerging collectors and artists.
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LISTE (June 16-21) exclusively represents new gallerists that are making waves in the industry.
Fight Fair-Tigue
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Fine Dining: Indulge at establishments such as Chez Donati or the 13th century Schloss Binningen Hotel and rub shoulders with industry veterans.
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En Plein Air: Enjoy a respite and stroll in the open gardens of the Fondation Beyeler and visit the Paul Gauguin exhibition.
- Entertaining: Impress a client by reveling in one of Europe’s greatest jazz haunts, The Bird’s Eye and discuss business over a cocktail or two.
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