Art Basel in Europe

June 16-19, 2016

Basel, one of Europe’s most alluring cultural cities, is host to our founding show, now in its 47th year. In the fair's main halls, Modern and contemporary artworks by over 4,000 artists are presented by 286 galleries from across the globe.

Exhibitions and events are also offered by cultural institutions in Basel and the surrounding area, creating an exciting, region-wide art week.

At the show

Sectors

Art Basel's exhibition sectors are carefully defined to provide visitors the opportunity to see many different types of important works, from historical masterpieces to the work of the newest generation of artists.

Learn more about our sectors

UNLIMITED

Curated by New York-based curator Gianni Jetzer, Unlimited is Art Basel's pioneering exhibition platform for projects that transcend the classical art-show stand, including massive sculpture and paintings, video projections, large-scale installations, and live performances.

See the Unlimited sector artists

FILM SCREENING: Fiona Tan's 'History's Future'

Art Basel's week-long program of films by and about artists is curated by Maxa Zoller. Known for her roaming series of experimental film screenings, Zoller offers a diverse and challenging program of works that together create a dialogue about the medium of film today. One highlight this week is 'History's Future,' the first feature-length fiction film by Netherlands-based Indonesian artist Fiona Tan.

See the Film sector artists

EXHIBITORS

286 of the world's leading Modern and contemporary art galleries display premier paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, prints, photography, film, video, and digital art by over 4,000 artists.

See all 2016 exhibitors

Don't miss

Parcours Night

Starting at 6pm on June 18 until midnight, Parcours Night is a special evening program and a must see with live performances at a variety of unique locations on and around Münsterplatz. Many museums and all venues presenting Parcours projects have extended hours. See the program for an overview of all performances and times.

Go to Parcours Night program

Where to find us

Venue

Messe Basel
Messeplatz 10
4005 Basel
Switzerland

Our show takes place at Messe Basel, Switzerland’s largest and most important exhibition site, featuring a new hall designed by the leading international architects Herzog & de Meuron of Basel.

Getting here

Opening hours

Private days (by invitation only)
Monday, June 13, 2016, 4pm to 7pm (Unlimited opening in Hall 1)
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 11am to 3pm (access with First Choice VIP card)
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 3pm to 8pm (access with Art Basel VIP card)
Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 11am to 3pm

Vernissage (by invitation only)
Wednesday, June 15, 2016, 3pm to 8pm

Public days
Thursday, June 16, 2016, 11am to 7pm
Friday, June 17, 2016, 11am to 7pm
Saturday, June 18, 2016, 11am to 7pm
Sunday, June 19, 2016, 11am to 7pm

Tickets for

the 2016 Basel show

Tickets to Art Basel can be purchased at the show venue or online.

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