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Editors’ picks: Venice Biennale special
Must-see shows handpicked by Art Basel’s editorial team
2024-04-19T00:00:00+00:00
Portraits in Life and Death: Stephen Koch remembers Peter Hujar
Ahead of a major exhibition during the Venice Biennale, the photographer’s long-time confidant shares a poignant account of their friendship, Hujar’s relentless drive, and the tragedy of Aids
2024-04-15T00:00:00+00:00
Modern Patrons: Beatrice Bulgari
‘My commitment is to help the artists realize their full potential,’ says the force behind Fondazione In Between Art Film ahead of its sophomore outing in Venice
2024-04-12T00:00:00+00:00
‘I’m so proud of this film:’ Wael Shawky unveils his Venice Biennale project
The Alexandria-based artist tells Art Basel about his upcoming Egyptian pavilion
2024-04-11T00:00:00+00:00
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The transformative rise of Indigenous and First Nations artists
At the Venice and Sydney Biennales, they highlight the importance of stories and perspectives rooted in land and sea
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Tears, glamour, and italianità: Artist Francesco Vezzoli opens up
On the occasion of his exhibition at Museo Correr in Venice, he talks with Donatien Grau about Lucio Fontana, Lady Gaga, and what it means to present a show during the Biennale
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Modern Patrons: Beatrice Bulgari
‘My commitment is to help the artists realize their full potential,’ says the force behind Fondazione In Between Art Film ahead of its sophomore outing in Venice
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How Georgian artists have put Tbilisi in the global spotlight
Home to a rich history, the country's capital is increasingly garnering international attention
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My Paris: Chris Dercon
The Fondation Cartier's managing director shares his favorite haunts in the French capital
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Choreographer Gisèle Vienne knows no compromises
The French stage director is celebrated for her radical vision — find out why
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Amazons, Furies, Valkyries: Amy Bravo’s celestial warriors
In her solo show at Semiose in Paris, the young American artist summons numerous female divinities, exploring mysticism and her Cuban roots
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Why is the art industry still failing women – and what needs to be done?
Despite a recent push for progress, a backlash is underway, writes Charlotte Burns
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Nathanaëlle Herbelin: Paris, the desert, and daily life
Inspired by the Nabis, the painter prepares for her show at the Musée d’Orsay
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A look behind the booth wall: How Art Basel’s team engineers a fair
‘The Road to Art Basel’, Part 4: In our series spotlighting the behind-the-scenes world of the four shows, five staff members reveal what it takes to get everything right
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Art Collecting
Inner Worlds | Tastemaker Kazunari Shirai
The enigmatic entrepreneur opens the doors to his art and automobile collections
2024-04-04T00:00:00+00:00
Why I collect: Cindy Chua-Tay
The Hong Kong-based Singaporean collector on the artists she loves, her many art friendships, and the importance of supporting cultural institutions
2024-03-22T00:00:00+00:00
How French collectors became staunch champions of emerging art
agnès b., Guillaume Houzé, Mamadou-Abou and Catherine Sarr, Laurent Dumas, and Michael Dupouy are among the influential patrons supporting an increasingly rich creative community
2024-02-22T00:00:00+00:00
Everything you ever wanted to know about art advisors
‘The Road to Art Basel’, Part 2: In our series spotlighting the behind-the-scenes world of the four fairs, New York art advisors Maria Brito and Alex Glauber explain their multifaceted work
2024-01-04T00:00:00+00:00
My Manila: art collector Carmen Jimenez-Ong
The philanthropist and real estate developer on her hometown’s hotspots
2024-03-20T00:00:00+00:00
How Madrid is claiming its place on the international art map
With a new head at the Museo Reina Sofia, galleries popping up in new neighborhoods, and an influx of Latin American art champions, a wind of change is sweeping through the Spanish capital
2024-03-05T00:00:00+00:00
My Colombo: Natasha Ginwala, Artistic Director of Colomboscope
Ahead of the opening of Sri Lanka's most ambitious arts festival, she tells us about the city she (sometimes) calls home
2024-01-19T00:00:00+00:00
Artist-led initiatives are transforming Accra into a world-class cultural hub
Collaboration, community-building, and care have turned Ghana’s capital into a creatives’ heaven
2024-01-09T00:00:00+00:00