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Initiatives

Expanding our outreach

Art Basel extends its engagement beyond art fairs through complementary initiatives dedicated to supporting the artworld’s key players and fortifying the art ecosystem at large. These endeavors include the BMW Art Journey, a joint initiative launched in 2015 with BMW to recognize and support emerging artists worldwide; the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report, a comprehensive analysis published annually since 2017; and ‘Intersections: The Art Basel Podcast’, presented by UBS, a podcast bringing together leading cultural figures to dive deep into their passion for art.

The Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report

This annual global analysis tracks all aspects of the international art market and highlights the most important developments of the previous year.

Art Basel and Samsung Art Store

Together with Art Basel, Samsung is launching four seasonal collections of artworks in the Samsung Art Store. The first collection of 15+ images by Art Basel galleries launched on December 2nd and is available to Art Store users worldwide.

The initiative aligns with Art Basel’s mission to connect leading artists and galleries with art-loving audiences. This collaboration with Samsung allows Art Basel to extend that reach like never before by broadening access to leading galleries and significant works from established artists to a new generation of emerging talents.

Art For The Oceans

Art Basel and Parley for the Oceans are teaming up and calling for support to address the devastating impacts of climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss on marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Every $1 donated through our ‘Art for the Oceans’ campaign funds the removal of 1 lb of plastic waste by the Parley Global Cleanup Network and supports education and ocean programs designed to inspire long-term change. Visit Parley Space at Art Basel Miami Beach and learn more.

MGM Discoveries Art Prize

MGM Discoveries Art Prize, an exciting collaboration between MGM and Art Basel. This initiative celebrates the originality and innovative showcased in the “Discoveries” sector, shining a spotlight on the incredible talent of emerging artists from around the globe. Join us in supporting these visionary talents as they explore the infinite possibilities of art.