Our Basel show unites the international art world, with over 290 top galleries presenting works by over 4,000 artists. Daily talks, exhibitions and events in and around Basel make it a region-wide art experience.

June 18 – 21, 2026

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In the late 1960s, Paula Cooper set out to ‘help artists’. As the first recipient of Art Basel’s Gallery Legacy Award, the New York gallerist is honored for doing exactly that, and so much more

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How Paula Cooper changed New York’s art world

Paula Cooper New York Art Basel Gallery Legacy Award

As the art world gathers in Basel, she shares her highlights from the Unlimited sector, including presentations by Goshka Macuga and Chris Burden

Pictured: Walker Art Center Executive Director Mary Ceruti’s Art Basel picks

Walker Art Center Mary Ceruti Art Basel 2026 Unlimited

The first 24 hours signalled strong demand across price points, with dozens of works finding buyers – including pieces by David Hockney, Louise Bourgeois – and a 1963 Picasso with a USD 35 million asking price

An eight-figure Picasso sets the tone for Art Basel’s opening sales

Art Basel 2026 Strong Sales Opening

Curated by Swiss Institute Director Stefanie Hessler, 21 site-specific projects explore the idea of conviviality in some of Basel’s most unexpected corners

Art in the city: Discover the Parcours sector

Art Basel 2026 Parcours Outdoor Sector First Look

Across a range of distinct sectors, Art Basel 2026 showcases more than 4,000 artists from five continents, spanning monumental installations, solo presentations, and emerging contemporary voices. Explore this year&rsquo;s participating exhibitors and sectors.

Art Basel 2026: Exhibitors & Sectors

Now in its third edition, Zero 10, Art Basel&rsquo;s global initiative dedicated to art of the digital era, debuts at Art Basel 2026 with its largest presentation to date. Featuring 20 exhibitors, the program brings together artists at the forefront of digital artistic practices.

Zero 10 at Art Basel 2026

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

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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.

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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

In our American show, leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa show significant work from the masters of Modern and contemporary art, as well as the new generation of emerging stars. Paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and editioned works of the highest quality are on display in the main exhibition hall.

December 4 – 6, 2026

Miami Beach

Our Qatar show presents a concisely curated selection of leading galleries, highlighting the country&rsquo;s vibrant cultural landscape and the dynamic arts ecosystem of the MENA region. The show unfolds across M7 and the Doha Design District in downtown Msheireb, creating a unique platform that reflects the region&rsquo;s creative energy and global perspectives.

January 28-30, 2027

Qatar

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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