Arch Against the Giants: the Spanish Art Festival against the Expansion of Global Fairs
The article discusses the Spanish art movement striving to maintain its relevance in the face of increasingly dominant global art fairs like Art Basel.
Princess Eugenie accused of 'sticking two fingers up' at public as dad Andrew arrested
Princess Eugenie faced public backlash for her appearance at Art Basel 2026 in Qatar, coinciding with her father's arrest amid renewed scrutiny of past controversies.
Mónica Mays, the artist who creates universes with street objects, junkyards, and flea markets
Mónica Mays, a Madrid-born artist, utilizes repurposed items from urban environments to create immersive installations; she will showcase her work in Art Basel and New York, and presents a new installation reflecting on the historical significance of Matadero Madrid.
From Mar del Plata to Art Basel: Argentinian Lux Valladolid questions free will
Lux Valladolid's performance at Art Basel 2025 highlights themes of free will and the intersection of reality and gaming.
Art Fair Art Basel Qatar: Playing with Boundaries
Art Basel has launched its fifth art fair in Qatar amid rising regional tensions, featuring David Beckham as a prominent figure at the event.
Politics, feminism, and millions at the first Art Basel in the desert in Qatar: "They need to want to buy art instead of a car"
The first Art Basel in Qatar highlights issues in the art world, including the challenges of art galleries and a reflection on the evolving role of art in the region, articulated through interviews with prominent figures like Marina Abramovic.
Art Basel 'reconverts' and puts a foot in Qatar, the first destination of the great fair in the Middle East
Art Basel expands its reach to Qatar, showcasing over 80 galleries and artworks from around the world in Doha.
Qatar, after the World Cup: with empty stadiums and full museums, seeks to be the new mecca of luxury art
Qatar is transitioning from hosting major sporting events to becoming a hub for luxury art, highlighted by the first local edition of Art Basel.
Paris, epicenter of artistic luxury: 'It is once again the capital it was in the early 20th century'
Paris is reviving as an artistic capital with the rise of private initiatives in the cultural sector, exemplified by the new Cartier Foundation and Art Basel Paris, although this growth poses challenges to public involvement.