Art Basel
Location
🇨🇭 Basel, Switzerland
Dates
June 18–21, 2026
Region
Europe
Founded
1970
Galleries
280+
About the Fair
The world's most prestigious modern and contemporary art fair, presenting works by more than 280 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. A definitive gathering point for collectors, curators, and art world professionals.
Who Exhibits
Art Basel brings together leading internationalgalleries presenting modern and contemporary works by artists from across the globe. Exhibitors range from blue-chip institutions with decades of history to newer spaces championing the most urgent voices in contemporary art. The fair's rigorous selection process ensures an exceptionally high standard of presentation throughout.
Why Collectors Attend
For serious collectors, Art Baselrepresents one of the most concentrated opportunities to view extraordinary works, meet gallery directors, and discover artists at pivotal moments in their careers. The fair's ancillary programming — including VIP previews, curator-led tours, panel discussions, and private events — makes it an essential destination on the annual art world calendar. The concentration of institutional buyers, curators, and press also provides valuable market intelligence for collectors building significant collections.
Exhibiting Galleries
All galleries →38 galleries in our directory exhibit at Art Basel.