Galerie Lelong Announces Art Basel 2026 Roster Featuring Major 20th-Century and Contemporary Artists
Galerie Lelong has announced its lineup for Art Basel 2026, scheduled to occur in Basel. The exhibition will showcase an array of contemporary artists alongside renowned figures from the 20th century. Featured names include David Hockney, Etel Adnan, and Jannis Kounellis, among others. The gallery aims to highlight works that tackle pressing social topics. Notable exhibits include a sculpture by Alison Saar, recently obtained by the Minneapolis Institute of Art and commissioned via the Obama Foundation. Additionally, attendees can look forward to dynamic creations by Etel Adnan and contributions from Juan Uslé.
Key facts
- Galerie Lelong will present at Art Basel 2026 in Basel.
- The roster includes 17 artists: Etel Adnan, Pierre Alechinsky, Ficre Ghebreyesus, Sarah Grilo, David Hockney, Alfredo Jaar, Hyunsun Jeon, Jannis Kounellis, Nalini Malani, Jaume Plensa, Arnulf Rainer, Alison Saar, Christine Safa, Pinaree Sanpitak, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, Juan Uslé, and Fabienne Verdier.
- Alison Saar's work was recently acquired by the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
- Alison Saar received a commission from the Obama Foundation in Chicago.
- Etel Adnan will be highlighted with a selection of luminous and poetic paintings.
- Juan Uslé is also featured in the presentation.
- The gallery reaffirms its commitment to artists offering critical perspectives on the world.
Entities
Artists
- Etel Adnan
- Pierre Alechinsky
- Ficre Ghebreyesus
- Sarah Grilo
- David Hockney
- Alfredo Jaar
- Hyunsun Jeon
- Jannis Kounellis
- Nalini Malani
- Jaume Plensa
- Arnulf Rainer
- Alison Saar
- Christine Safa
- Pinaree Sanpitak
- Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum
- Juan Uslé
- Fabienne Verdier
Institutions
- Galerie Lelong
- Art Basel
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Obama Foundation
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Chicago
- United States