The Local Switzerland

Moon sculptures and NFTs at futuristic Art Basel fair

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 12:50:59 +0200

The world's leading contemporary art fair hosted in Swtizerland has taken a futuristic turn this year, offering buyers the chance to see their sculptures placed on the moon.

How women artists are bringing #MeToo reckoning to Basel fair

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 17:04:11 +0200

Mannequins display inflatable, white airbag dresses created to protect women from workplace harassment, while nearby details of the alleged sexual misdeeds of 170 public figures cover four long walls, splashed in red.

Private jets descend on Basel as rich collectors flock to art show

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:57:03 +0200

The global art market appeared to collectively sigh with relief as deep-pocketed collectors descended on Art Basel this week after two years of dwindling sales.

Art Basel steps up security by bodyscanning attendees

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:53:17 +0200

Visitors to this year’s Art Basel, held this week, will have to pass through full body scanners for the first time.

Swiss art fair sells high culture to the cashed-up

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:49:03 +0200

Hundreds of suitcases hang eerily from the ceiling, old publications depict colonial scenes of dark "savages" committing horrific acts of violence, and an anti-protester gun blasts into life... with rounds of birdsong.

Swiss artist held for nude Eiffel Tower selfies

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 12:12:30 +0200

The Eiffel Tower may be the world's most popular spot to take a selfie but there are limits, even in the art world, as a Swiss artist known for her nude performances found out.

UK artist Tracey Emin airs views at Art Basel

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:38:22 +0200

British artist Tracey Emin seems stressed and ruffled as she weaves through crowds of deep-pocketed collectors to reach three of her pieces on prominent display at Art Basel.

Art Basel: Art for art's sake — or for cash?

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:28:00 +0200

The halls of Art Basel, the world's largest contemporary art fair, brim with elegantly dressed collectors all searching for something special — and, increasingly, financial investors just after a good deal.

Swiss artist plans naked stroll at Art Basel

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:37:00 +0200

Controversial Swiss artist Milo Moiré has announced that she plans to walk naked through the Art Basel exhibition on Thursday after travelling there on a streetcar without wearing clothes.

VIPs line up in jets and limousines for Art Basel

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:55:00 +0200

With private jets filling the air and lines of luxury limousines on the ready, deep-pocketed collectors from around the world have flocked to Switzerland this week for Art Basel, the biggest contemporary art fair on the planet.

World's biggest modern art show set for Basel

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:51:00 +0200

The 44th edition of Art Basel, the modern and contemporary art show, is set to roll in Basel’s expanded exhibition centre on Thursday.

Baywatch babe graces Art Basel

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:58:37 +0200

Pamela Anderson, the former Baywatch babe, appeared at Art Basel on Thursday to the delight of several hundred male fans.