Art and Museums
Museumsnacht
A tradition of recent origin is the ‘Museumsnacht’ (Museum Night) which is organised in January. On this one occasion, the majority of the city’s almost 40 museums keep their doors open throughout the hours of darkness. It is a hugely popular event, where visitors are treated to special shows, performances, concerts and culinary delights until the early hours of the morning.
Art Basel – the world’s leading art fair
Art Basel, the international art show for 20th and 21st century art, is universally acknowledged to be the world’s most important art fair. Over 300 carefully selected exhibitors turn the exhibition into an exceptional temporary museum. Artists, art collectors and many VIPs from the art and culture worlds meet during Art week in Basel.
Art Zappening
Art Basel is a colorful and confident statement in favour of artists, dealers and collectors. There are many parties and special shows during the week of the fair. Its climax usually happens at the Art Zappening, a unique event composed by many different galleries, museums and cultural organisations.
Liste – the young art fair
Art Basel is for established art, liste - the young art fair wants to show newer and bolder art to a younger audience. It has grown to become just as international as its big sister and is an integral part of the whole Art week. This also goes for several other fairs and shows, where local artists can exhibit their work, too.
Shift – festival of electronic art
Basel is not only a city for traditional art. In the last decade or so, Shift – festival of electronic art has attracted an international audience for film, video and electronic media. The festival is accompanied by performances, discussions and talks.
