Art Basel 2026 Highlights Global Narratives and SWANA Artists
Running until June 21, 2026, Art Basel in Basel features 290 galleries, a significant increase from the 90 galleries present 56 years ago. The Unlimited Sector, under the curation of Ruba Katrib, highlights large-scale installations. Athr showcases Zahrah Alghamdi's 'Streams Move Oceans' (2026) alongside Muhannad Shono's 'Towers of Infinite Horizons' (2026). Rashid Al Khalifa's 'Crate' (2025) is on display at Sapar Contemporary, while Dirimart features İnci Eviner's 'Reenactment of Heaven' (2018). Wael Shawky's 'I Am Hymns of the New Temples' (2023–26) is presented by Lisson Gallery, Lia Rumma, and Sfeir-Semler Gallery. The fair focuses on global narratives and emerging voices, tackling themes of migration, power dynamics, and social transformation.
Key facts
- Art Basel 2026 runs until 21 June in Basel.
- 290 galleries from five continents are participating.
- Ruba Katrib curated the Unlimited Sector.
- Zahrah Alghamdi's 'Streams Move Oceans' (2026) is at Athr.
- Muhannad Shono's 'Towers of Infinite Horizons' (2026) is at Athr.
- Rashid Al Khalifa's 'Crate' (2025) is at Sapar Contemporary.
- İnci Eviner's 'Reenactment of Heaven' (2018) is at Dirimart.
- Wael Shawky's 'I Am Hymns of the New Temples' (2023–26) is shown by Lisson Gallery, Lia Rumma, and Sfeir-Semler Gallery.
- Sfeir-Semler Gallery shows works by Rayyane Tabet, Tarik Kiswanson, Taysir Batniji, Alia Farid, Marwan, Samia Halaby, Akram Zaatari, Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Mounira Al Solh, Dana Awartani, and Yto Barrada.
- Ayman Yossri Daydban's 'The Nest' (2026) is at Athr.
- Selma Feriani Gallery presents Mohamed Amine Hamouda, Monia Ben Hamouda, and Nidhal Chamekh.
- Ali Eyal's Kabinett project is at ChertLüdde.
- Hana El-Sagini's 'Plot Twist' is at Gypsum in the Statements sector.
- Majd Abdel Hamid's 'Compositions' (2026) is at Marfa' in Statements.
- Rami Farook's painting is at Galleria Franco Noero.
- Tala Madani is at David Kordansky.
- Maryam Hoseini is with Deborah Schamoni.
- Bouchra Khalili's 'Sea-Drifts' (2024) is at Mor Charpentier.
- Kader Attia's 'Repaired Broken Mirror' (2026) is at Mor Charpentier.
Entities
Artists
- Ruba Katrib
- Zahrah Alghamdi
- Muhannad Shono
- Rashid Al Khalifa
- İnci Eviner
- Wael Shawky
- Rayyane Tabet
- Tarik Kiswanson
- Taysir Batniji
- Alia Farid
- Marwan
- Samia Halaby
- Akram Zaatari
- Lawrence Abu Hamdan
- Mounira Al Solh
- Dana Awartani
- Yto Barrada
- Ayman Yossri Daydban
- Mohamed Amine Hamouda
- Monia Ben Hamouda
- Nidhal Chamekh
- Ali Eyal
- Hana El-Sagini
- Majd Abdel Hamid
- Rami Farook
- Tala Madani
- Maryam Hoseini
- Bouchra Khalili
- Kader Attia
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Athr
- Sapar Contemporary
- Dirimart
- Lisson Gallery
- Lia Rumma
- Sfeir-Semler Gallery
- Selma Feriani Gallery
- ChertLüdde
- Gypsum
- Marfa'
- Galleria Franco Noero
- David Kordansky
- Deborah Schamoni
- Mor Charpentier
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland