Art Basel

Art Basel, a privately owned company headquartered in Switzerland, was founded in 1970 and operates with approximately 1,540 employees. The company stages art shows for modern and contemporary works, with events sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris. Each show is designed to be unique, reflecting its host city and region through its participating galleries, the artworks on display, and the parallel content programming developed in collaboration with local institutions. Its events feature stands from galleries globally, alongside singular exhibition sectors and artistic events that highlight developments in the visual arts.