3 Highlights of Art Basel 2016

Touted as the “Olympics of the art world”, the Art Basel has come a long way since being founded by three Swiss gallery owners and is now one of the most internationally-recognized art fairs in the world, with sister events that now also take place in Miami and Hong Kong.

Parcours
The site-specific sector  welcomed 19 artworks under the curation of Basel native Samuel Leuenberger this year.

The Bâloise Art Prize
Two emerging contemporary artists from the Statement section did not only had their works exhibited in solo shows around Europe but also receive more than $30,000 in this prestigious art accolade.

Anticipated Showings
Celebrated American performance artist Alison Knowles  proved age isn’t a limit with her interactive piece “Make a Salad”.

Source: Luxuo