Art Basel, one of the world's leading art fairs, is set to take place from June 19 to 22, 2025, in Basel. This event will gather over 290 top galleries, showcasing works by more than 4000 artists. The city and its surroundings will host daily talks, exhibitions, and events, creating a full-scale art experience. The fair aims to connect the global art world and is expected to attract a significant number of visitors and exhibitors.

The fair's program includes a variety of exhibitions. For instance, Thomas Ott's "From Scratch" will be on display at Cartoonmuseum Basel from March 22 to June 22, 2025. Suzanne Lacy's "By Your Own Hand" will be exhibited at Museum Tinguely from April 9 to September 7, 2025. Julian Charrière's "Midnight Zone" will also be shown at Museum Tinguely from April 9 to September 7, 2025. Additionally, "Open Relationship – Contemporary Collection" by Kunstmuseum Basel will be on display from May 10 to January 4, 2026.

Art Basel Hong Kong in March 2025 saw impressive sales with pieces fetching over USD 1 million and strong interest in young artists. Museums around the world also made acquisitions. This indicates the fair's significant impact on the art market.

The Art Basel Art Prize aims to recognize artists, curators, museums, sponsors, cross-disciplinary creators, media professionals, and behind-the-scenes workers who shape contemporary art and promote its global connections.

Following the Basel event are other fairs in Paris (October 24-26), Miami Beach (December 5-7), and Hong Kong (March 27-29). These events continue to highlight the global reach and influence of Art Basel in the contemporary art world.