---
title: Art Basel
description: >-
  The leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists
  through international art fairs.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/art-basel'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-24'
updatedAt: '2026-10-02'
organizationType: Art fair
location: 'Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland'
website: 'https://www.artbasel.com/'
yearFounded: 1970
---

# Art Basel

*Art fair • Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland*

## About

The leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists through international art fairs.

Art Basel is the leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists, founded by gallerists in 1970. Its fairs in Basel, Hong Kong, Paris, and Miami Beach, along with its Online Viewing Rooms, support galleries in nurturing the careers of artists. Art Basel co-publishes The Art Market report with its Lead Partner UBS, a commitment to increasing transparency in the art market. Through its Initiatives, Art Basel strives to create unique artist-led experiences and strengthen local art scenes.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1970
- **Address:** Messeplatz 10, Basel, BS, 4005, Switzerland
- **Website:** https://www.artbasel.com/
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://instagram.com/artbasel, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artbasel, twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtBasel, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/art-basel%20, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/artbasel

## Programs

View current programs from Art Basel on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/art-basel