Tickets for the inaugural Art Basel Qatar are now available. The fair will feature 87 galleries and 84 artists, presenting Modern and contemporary art in a new curatorial format, including a unique Special Projects program.

February 5 - 7, 2026

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Curated by Artistic Director Wael Shawky and ranging from performance to monument, these new works map humanity’s restless pursuit of meaning, progress, and possibility, writes Myrna Ayad

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9 ambitious artist commissions to anchor Art Basel’s Qatar debut

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Mixing Pop Art and politics, fiction and reality, and humor and heart, the artist has been a provocative presence on the Turkish art scene since the 1990s

Halil Altındere and the thin line between art and life

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As both artist and cultural catalyst, Mater has spent two decades transforming studio spaces into sites of exchange – merging creative practice with science, community, and social critique to shape a new national narrative

Magnetic forces: Ahmed Mater and the making of Saudi Arabia’s art scene

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From experience-led collecting and digital momentum to Middle East growth and the rise of private sales, they are set to shape a market finding its footing once again

Art Market Insights

 Six art market trends to watch in 2026

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Art Basel&rsquo;s show in Hong Kong is divided into several sectors. Each sector has a specific focus, from monumental works to historical voices from the Asia-Pacific region Discover the sectors and exhibitors at Art Basel Hong Kong 2026.

Art Basel Hong Kong Exhibitors & Sectors

87 galleries from 31 countries and territories, including 16 first-time participants will present the best of their programs at Art Basel&rsquo;s first edition in Qatar.

Art Basel Qatar Exhibitors

Art Basel&rsquo;s show in Basel is divided into sectors. Each sector has a specific focus, from monumental works to solo presentations by emerging artists. Discover the sectors and exhibitors at Art Basel in Basel in 2024.

Art Basel in Basel exhibitors and sectors

Our Hong Kong fair features premier galleries from Asia and beyond. It provides an in-depth overview of Asia-Pacific's astonishing diversity, as well as global artistic perspectives through Modern and contemporary works.

March 27 - 29, 2026

Art Basel Hong Kong

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Art Basel Qatar is our newest show, launching in February 2026. It will debut as a concisely curated showcase celebrating Qatar&rsquo;s vibrant cultural landscape and the dynamic arts ecosystem of the MENA region. Art Basel Qatar will be held at M7, as well as at the Doha Design District in downtown Msheireb.

February 5 – 7, 2026

Qatar

Our Hong Kong fair features premier galleries from Asia and beyond. It provides an in-depth overview of Asia-Pacific's astonishing diversity, as well as global artistic perspectives through Modern and contemporary works.

Hong Kong

Our Basel show brings the international artworld together, with over 200 of the world&rsquo;s leading galleries showing the works of more than 4,000 artists. A full program of artworld talks takes place each day. Exhibitions and events are also offered by cultural institutions in Basel and the surrounding area, creating an exciting, region-wide art week.

June 18 - 21, 2026

Basel

Art Basel Paris takes place at the Grand Palais, in the heart of the French capital. The show builds bridges with France&rsquo;s cultural industries to create a flagship event radiating throughout the city, embedded in its exceptional cultural ecosystem.

October 23 - 25, 2026

Paris

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Upcoming Gallery Exhibitions

Art Basel connects leading art patrons and galleries across countries and continents. Our VIPs are engaged in the international artworld as private collectors, museum directors and curators, art advisors, and internationally known artists. The VIP Team provides this distinguished group with exclusive services to nurture artistic dialogue and create a first class Art Basel experience.&nbsp;

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Art Basel is strongly rooted in the principle that galleries play an essential role in the development and promotion of visual arts. Galleries are invited to participate after an extensive review. This ensures that each Art Basel show presents Modern and contemporary artwork of the highest standard.

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Art Basel’s shows are the premier art shows of their kind, presenting Modern and contemporary art with a strong curatorial perspective. 

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