The long-running award for emerging artists has been quietly discontinued, with galleries learning of the cancellation only days before the fair.
Art Basel's Statements section has lost its flagship prize after Baloise ended a partnership dating back to 1999, catching participating galleries by surprise.
A Basel exhibition traces a century of art confronting the invisible labour of women—from factory floors to the home
At Museum Tinguely, 36 artists spanning a hundred years reveal how female labour—paid, unpaid, biological and domestic—has been rendered invisible, mechanised and exploited.
Galleries honour the late artist as collector demand surges following his death
David Hockney's work commands attention across Art Basel this year, with galleries reflecting on his enduring influence as the art world mourns one of its most cherished figures.
Seven-figure transactions signal robust appetite for top-tier works despite broader market uncertainty
Art Basel's VIP preview saw a flurry of high-value sales, with galleries reporting strong demand for museum-quality works by Picasso, Hockney, Twombly and others.
The boutique, stand-less fair near Messeplatz will use the pause to rethink its model and lower dealer fees.
June, the small-format Basel satellite fair, has cancelled its 2026 edition after a key corporate sponsor withdrew, prompting organisers to rethink the event's structure and reduce participation costs for galleries.
