The 2022 edition of Art Basel – which returned to its June schedule for the first time since the pandemic started in early 2020 – featured 289 leading international galleries from 40 countries and territories.

In addition to showcasing exceptional art within its Galleries, Feature, Statements, and Edition sectors, the fair presented 70 large-scale artworks in Unlimited — a sector for monumental projects that transcend the classical art fair booth, curated by Giovanni Carmine.

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There are also 21 site-specific projects in Parcours; generative art NFT live-minting and gallery space provided by Tezos blockchain, a large-scale floor installation on the Messeplatz titled 'Out of Sight' by Lawrence Weiner, the American conceptual artist, who died last year; a dynamic Film program; as well as Conversations, the fair's renowned talks series.

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'We were once again delighted to welcome the international art world to Basel in June, ' says Marc Spiegler, Global Director, Art Basel. 'This year we witnessed strong collector and curator attendance not only from across Europe, but also the Americas and Asia. Pent-up demand and the excellent quality on offer led to vigorous sales across all levels of the market and throughout the duration of the fair. This show truly demonstrates the importance of in-person events as a platform for vibrant encounters between cultural players.'