In Basel, a Cautious But Committed Market Rediscovers Its Nerve

Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves

Art Basel 2026 in Basel draws thousands as high-end works by Picasso, Warhol and Hockney fuel a recovering global art market after years of decline.

In Basel, a Cautious But Committed Market Rediscovers Its Nerve

The OG Art Basel has long been the main market test for not only the European market but also the global market. It opened to VIPs yesterday (June 16) with a mood far less bombastic than in years past. Spirits were high, certainly, but the audience was much more regional and selective. To combat what could be perceived as a contraction, given fewer visitors from the U.S. and Asia, the fair has tried to restore a sense of eager anticipation by la…

Video. Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves

Video. Art Basel 2026 in Basel draws thousands as high-end works by Picasso, Warhol and Hockney fuel a recovering global art market after years of decline.

First Day of Art Basel Stronger Than Last Year, Anti-Putin Artist Killed, and More: Morning Links for June 17, 2026

To receive Morning Links in your inbox every weekday, sign up for our Breakfast with ARTnews newsletter. Good morning! The first day sales at Art Basel were stronger than last year, even if it’s no selling frenzy.  An artist who made work criticizing Putin was gunned down in Poland. The Louvre museum is “at the end of its rope,” said its president. The Headlines IS BASEL BACK? As the aisles cleared yesterday evening from Art Basel’s VIP…