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The new location in the heart of the Back Bay marks another step in the auction house’s broader strategy to expand its presence in the U.S.
"People know they’re welcome, even without an invitation, so they just come. Locals, foreigners—everyone," Dakis Joannou told Observer
The artist's work is an urgent invitation to reflect on how we might relate to other forms of life—even the inorganic and the mineral—with a...
Gallerist Marco Poggiali hopes the reduction marks the beginning of a market revival that will restore Italy to its rightful place—"that of a...
According to dealer D’Lan Davidson, the market for indigenous Australian art experienced a recalibration following policy reforms and a renewed push...
This year’s presentations both wrestled with collapse and imagined paths toward collective renewal.
His sculptures examine how the body is so often objectified and repurposed for someone else’s convenience or utility.
"Here in Basel, you're literally taken into the painting; you enter the image with your whole body, as it navigates and resonates with it."
This year's edition offers collectors a unique opportunity to engage with galleries from Northern Europe.
The true pulse of the market—beyond the blue-chip facade—will come into sharper focus as additional sales are finalized in a quieter “new normal.”
With Faisal Abdu’Allah’s barbershop, Rao Weiyi’s debut and more, Basel Social Club and Maison CLEARING are challenging the art fair paradigm.
European collectors drove early sales while American and Asian buyers remained conspicuously absent on day one.
Across the city, artists transform sites of surveillance, repression and bureaucracy into spaces for dignity, solidarity and truth-telling.
"I’ve been thinking about life’s messy beauty and the pockets of joy that can be found during challenging times," she tells Observer.
“The Ocean of One’s Pause” explores light, sound and space across 15 years of experimental cinematic practice.
Art Basel isn’t the only show in town. From Medardo Rosso’s pioneering sculptures to Julian Charrière’s aquatic meditations, Basel is brimming...
The launch comes as Ari Emanuel bets on revitalizing the brand’s global standing following his $200 million acquisition in April.
The complex geopolitical and economic forces embedded in his work challenge us to reconsider global systems of consumption.
Amid budget cuts that mark a dramatic departure from the country’s traditional cultural protections, French museums are exploring new ways to stay...
"To me, the digital world is the native world. It’s part of our existence and our culture now," founder Adam Heft Berninger told Observer.
The artist creates a dynamic conversation between the museum’s historic art and architecture and the fluidity of contemporary forms.
“Regulation 2019/880 places additional burdens on the art market in the form of extra paperwork and time,” art lawyer Leila A. Amineddoleh told...
A new partnership creates opportunities on both sides to revisit collections and explore new meanings for artworks in unfamiliar geographical,...
Here, contemporary art engages with memories and trauma to extract universal truths about the fast-evolving nature of human existence.
"It’s astonishing how this group has contributed to building a nation and to shaping a culture, leaving such a strong imprint. There’s so much...
With its commitment to inclusivity and artist-first ethos, the MCA has become a cornerstone of Chicago’s fast-growing cultural ecosystem.
Pedro Alonzo's Boston Public Art Triennial reframes civic space as a platform for interdisciplinary exchange grounded in trust.
Beneath the formaldehyde and gloss lies a deeper inquiry into the fleeting nature of beauty that the artist delivers with a wink and a scalpel.
“We’re actively exploring alternative approaches to collaboration and engagement, constantly seeking ways to connect art with broader cultural...
The artist unveils lush, memory-infused landscapes in “Nascer da Terra,” her debut solo show at Marianne Boesky Gallery.
The fair director also offered a sneak peek at what art lovers can expect to see in Basel this year.
Solano Benítez, the Paraguayan architect who won the Golden Lion at the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale, will design the new space.
Pierre-Jean Chalençon's trove is one of the most comprehensive private Napoleonic collections ever to come to market.
Tapping into Artnet’s vast database of market results positions the firm to unlock new possibilities in art market intelligence and transparency.
Castelli’s work is an appeal to pluralism, coexistence and a continuous renegotiation of our position in the cosmos.
True to the curatorial approach she maintained throughout her career, Kouoh conceived the Biennale as an invitation to listen to minor voices and...
“Today, we can leverage our massive international membership to push for broader systemic change and create a real sense of urgency," says director...
"What has stood out most to me in the reopening of the Frick is the extraordinary response it has elicited," director Axel Rüger told Observer .
"My work has given me the courage to speak up and share something magical in a dimension that resists labels."
"I have no idea what reality is... It’s not about the country you’re born in, it’s not your name, it’s not your nation—those are all...
Although the curatorial parallels can feel strained, the underlying message is unequivocal: cross-cultural exchanges foster evolution.
Art Basel Qatar could cement the MENA region's status and visibility in the global art market.
Their promotions cement the auction house's focus on the modern and contemporary segments as cornerstones of its business.
Ten new paintings conjure a volatile universe of abstract bodies and biomorphic forms in a state of perpetual transformation.
“Art is a way to capture the wholeness of our existence.”
Guarantees and irrevocable bids continue to play a decisive role, even in this more dynamic end of the market.
Led by auctioneer Yü-Ge Wang, Christie’s 21st Century Evening Sale brought in $96.5 million, with a 92 percent sell-through by lot and 97 percent...
The nomadic gallery sidesteps New York’s art world infrastructure with a $29 truck rental and a concept that’s as punk as it is practical.
Despite some high-profile withdrawals and passes, moments of collector enthusiasm offered flashes of confidence.
He's combining art, which is his passion, with technology, which is his business, to create a space where creatives can grapple with challenging...