Art Basel in Basel 2026

18–21 June 2026

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About Art Basel in Basel 2026

Art Basel is a premier international art fair that brings together leading galleries, artists, collectors, and curators from around the world. Held annually at Messe Basel, Switzerland, the fair is known for showcasing high-quality modern and contemporary art across a wide range of media, from painting and sculpture to installations, video, and digital works.

Beyond its main gallery presentations, Art Basel also features curated sectors that highlight emerging artists, historical projects, and large-scale artworks. Set against the cultural backdrop of Basel, the event plays a vital role in shaping global art conversations and offers a key meeting point for the international art community.

Address

Messe Basel
Messeplatz 10
4058

Dates

VIP Days (by invitation only):

Tuesday 16 June 2026
11am – 4pm, First Choice
4pm – 8pm, First Choice and Preview

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
11am – 8pm, First Choice and Preview

Vernissage (access with a ticket or VIP card):
Wednesday 17 June
4 – 8pm, VIP card and ticket holders

Public Days (access with a ticket or VIP card):
Thursday 18 June 2026
11am – 7pm, VIP card and ticket holders
7pm - 10pm, Unlimited Night ticket holders

Friday 19, Sunday 21 June 2026,
11am –7pm, VIP card and ticket holders

VIP Hours (by invitation only):
Thursday 18–Sunday 21 June 2026, 10 – 11am

Featured Galleries

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Greene Naftali contemporary art gallery in New York United States

Greene Naftali New York Follow +

Xavier Hufkens contemporary art gallery in St-Georges Brussels Belgium

Xavier Hufkens Brussels Follow +

Lehmann Maupin contemporary art gallery in 501 West 24th Street New York United States

Lehmann Maupin New York +2 locations Follow +

Spruth Magers contemporary art gallery in Berlin Germany

Sprüth Magers Berlin +3 locations Follow +

Lisson Gallery contemporary art gallery in London United Kingdom

Lisson Gallery 27 Belle St +6 locations Follow +

Fortes DAloia Gabriel contemporary art gallery in Sao Paulo Brazil

Fortes D'Aloia & Gabriel São Paulo +1 location Follow +

Featured Works

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Untitled 7 by Agnes Martin contemporary artwork painting

Agnes Martin Untitled #7, 1984 Acrylic and graphite on canvas
182.9 x 182.9 cm
Pace Gallery Request Price & Availability

Zansanze from the Kuchu Njaza Reedbuck Clan by Leilah Babirye contemporary artwork sculpture

Leilah Babirye Zansanze from the Kuchu Njaza (Reedbuck) Clan, 2025 Glazed ceramic, bicycle tyre inner tubes, copper-sheet, wire and found objects
86 x 38 x 39 cm
Galerie Max Hetzler Request Price & Availability

Above Glendale 1 by Jake Longstreth contemporary artwork painting

Jake Longstreth Above Glendale 1, 2026 Oil on canvas
30.8 x 41 cm
33 x 43.2 x 4.8 cm (incl frame) Galerie Max Hetzler Request Price & Availability

Untitled Gerhards Forest by Robert Longo contemporary artwork drawing

Robert Longo Untitled (Gerhard's Forest), 2026 Charcoal on mounted paper
243.8 x 281.3 cm
261.9 x 299.6 x 11.6 cm (incl frame) Pace Gallery Request Price & Availability

Brass Bea by Arlene Shechet contemporary artwork sculpture

Arlene Shechet Brass Bea, 2026 Brass and painted and dyed hardwood
127 x 48.3 x 38.1 cm
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White Ordinary by Alexander Calder contemporary artwork sculpture

Alexander Calder White Ordinary, 1976 Sheet metal, wire and paint
161.3 x 99.1 cm
Pace Gallery Request Price & Availability

Tulipes noires Le Buisson avril 2025 by Jean-Luc Moulene contemporary artwork photography

Jean-Luc Moulène Tulipes noires, Le Buisson, avril 2025, 2025 Gelatin silver print mounted on aluminium
1465 x 128 cm
Galerie Greta Meert Request Price & Availability

Untitled replicator by Liam Everett contemporary artwork drawing painting

Liam Everett Untitled (replicator), 2025 Ink, oil, sand on linen
142.5 x 198.5 cm
Galerie Greta Meert Request Price & Availability

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In Ocula Magazine

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News / Fairs and Auctions Art Basel Doubles Down on Digital Art with Zero 10 Expansion Naomi Rea According to co‑curator Trevor Paglen, it is past time for the art world to recognise the dominance of the medium.

News / Fairs and Auctions Art Basel Launches New Initiative to Combat Pre-Fair Sales Imogen Lees The Swiss mega‑fair’s plans will see 70 percent of participating galleries unveil one work exclusively during its VIP preview.

News Art Basel 2025 Receipts: A Market in Deliberate Transition Tom Seymour Worldwide pressures saw sellers unfurling a range of strategies at this year’s edition of Art Basel to attract attention from a new crop of art collectors.

News The Art World This Week: 20 June 2025 Elaine YJ Zheng Vigilant dealers reported a ‘strong and busy start’ to Art Basel with many six‑figure sales, Museum of Modern Art to stage a major Duchamp survey in 2026, and more. Here’s Ocula ‘s briefing on the art world developments and news you might have missed.

Spotlight / Photolog Art Basel 2025: In Photos Explore the highlights from the ground at the 55th edition of Art Basel’s flagship fair in Switzerland, bringing together over 290 of the world’s leading galleries at Messe Basel from 19 to 22 June 2025.

News ‘Strong and Busy Start’ at Art Basel Preview Day Elaine YJ Zheng Strong sales on preview day saw works that stand the test of time finding buyers amid a contracting market.

Opinion Fair Necessities: Five Phenomenal Works at Art Basel 2025 Rory Mitchell As the world’s most influential art fair opens its doors in Switzerland, Ocula Advisory’s Rory Mitchell selects five exceptional works to look out for.

Opinion Ten Market Considerations for Collectors at Art Basel This Week Tom Seymour Reflecting on Art Basel and UBS’s 2025 art market report, Tom Seymour considers how uncertainty brings opportunity when equipped with the right knowledge.

What's on in Basel

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Basel Art Guide

Contemporary art exhibition Max Beckmann Max Beckmann at Hauser Wirth Basel Switzerland

Max Beckmann Hauser & Wirth 4 June–11 July 2026
Basel

Contemporary art exhibition Cao Fei Testimonies to the Near Future at Kunstmuseum Basel Switzerland

Cao Fei Testimonies to the Near Future Kunstmuseum Basel 30 May–11 October 2026
Basel

Contemporary art exhibition Lynda Benglis Lynda Benglis at Kunstmuseum Basel Switzerland

Lynda Benglis Kunstmuseum Basel 13 March–1 August 2026
Basel

Contemporary art exhibition Coumba Samba Wild Wild Wall at Kunsthalle Basel Switzerland

Coumba Samba Wild Wild Wall Kunsthalle Basel 19 September 2025–23 August 2026
Basel

Contemporary art exhibition Ernst Stuckelberg Shirley Jaffe Size Matters at Kunstmuseum Basel Switzerland

Ernst Stückelberg, Shirley Jaffe Size Matters Kunstmuseum Basel 11 April 2025–31 December 2027
Basel

Contemporary art exhibition Joseph Beuys Collection presentation at Kunstmuseum Basel Switzerland

Joseph Beuys Collection presentation Kunstmuseum Basel From 12 June 2024
Basel

Contemporary art exhibition Louise Lawler Collection presentation at Kunstmuseum Basel Switzerland

Louise Lawler Collection presentation Kunstmuseum Basel 27 May 2024–31 December 2026
Basel

Contemporary art exhibition Roy Lichtenstein Sweet Dreams Baby at Kunstmuseum Basel Switzerland

Roy Lichtenstein Sweet Dreams, Baby! Kunstmuseum Basel 22 August 2026–3 January 2027
Basel

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