Italian Galleries at Art Basel 2026: A Constellation of History and Innovation
In June 2026, Art Basel will take place in Basel, Switzerland, featuring a total of 232 galleries, reinforcing its reputation as the premier fair for modern and contemporary art. Among the Italian participants, 22 galleries will exhibit both historical and contemporary pieces. Lia Rumma will showcase artists such as Ettore Spalletti, Alfredo Jaar, William Kentridge, Wael Shawky, and Gian Maria Tosatti, along with Vanessa Beecroft in the Unlimited section. Massimo Minini will present works by Carla Accardi, Daniel Buren, Alberto Garutti, Sheila Hicks, Anish Kapoor, Ettore Spalletti, and Haris Epaminonda. Mazzoleni will feature Agostino Bonalumi's "Struttura modulare bianca," while Tornabuoni Art will focus on Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, and Piero Manzoni. Emerging galleries like P420 and Laveronica will represent a diverse range of Italian heritage and contemporary practices.
Key facts
- Art Basel 2026 takes place in June in Basel, Switzerland.
- The fair's main section includes 232 galleries.
- 22 Italian galleries are participating in the 2026 edition.
- Lia Rumma presents Ettore Spalletti, Alfredo Jaar, William Kentridge, Wael Shawky, and Gian Maria Tosatti.
- Vanessa Beecroft is featured in the Unlimited section via Lia Rumma.
- Massimo Minini's selection includes Carla Accardi, Daniel Buren, Alberto Garutti, Sheila Hicks, Anish Kapoor, Ettore Spalletti, and Haris Epaminonda.
- Mazzoleni shows Agostino Bonalumi's 'Struttura modulare bianca' in Unlimited, originally for the 1970 Venice Biennale.
- Tornabuoni Art exhibits works by Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, and Piero Manzoni.
- Massimodecarlo has locations in Milan, London, and Hong Kong.
- Galleria Continua presents Julio Le Parc, JR, Anish Kapoor, and Pascal Marthine Tayou.
- P420, Laveronica, and SpazioA are among the galleries making their debut in the main section.
- Italian galleries are based in Milan, Turin, Naples, Bologna, Rome, Brescia, Verona, Pistoia, and Modica.
Entities
Artists
- Ettore Spalletti
- Alfredo Jaar
- William Kentridge
- Wael Shawky
- Gian Maria Tosatti
- Vanessa Beecroft
- Carla Accardi
- Daniel Buren
- Alberto Garutti
- Sheila Hicks
- Anish Kapoor
- Haris Epaminonda
- Agostino Bonalumi
- Lucio Fontana
- Alberto Burri
- Piero Manzoni
- Alighiero Boetti
- Julio Le Parc
- JR
- Pascal Marthine Tayou
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Lia Rumma
- Massimo Minini
- Mazzoleni
- Tornabuoni Art
- Massimodecarlo
- Galleria Continua
- P420
- Laveronica
- SpazioA
- Galleria Christian Stein
- Tucci Russo Studio Arte Contemporanea
- Giorgio Persano
- Cardi Gallery
- Thomas Dane Gallery
- Kaufmann Repetto
- Raffaella Cortese
- Franco Noero Gallery
- Giò Marconi
- Alfonso Artiaco
- Magazzino
- Galleria dello Scudo
- ML Fine Art
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Milan
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Hong Kong
- China
- Turin
- Naples
- Bologna
- Rome
- Brescia
- Verona
- Pistoia
- Modica
- Venice