At Basel Social Club, the Office Becomes a Playground of Anti-Productivity

At Basel Social Club, the Office Becomes a Playground of Anti-Productivity

As the art world has grown accustomed to the boutique fair format, an increasing number of satellite events are, ironically, trying to counter fair fatigue with more contained, context-specific models. There’s also the experiential factor: unique and unexpected venues, after-hours and public programming, and an irreverent vibe can veil the still-extant commercial aim. But who can resist the seductive promise of thoughtful, site-specific curation…

In Pictures: Basel Social Club

This year the city's upstart fair is capitalising on its location, a former office complex, as it turns the world of work on its head