Zero 10: Art Basel's Computational Art Section Expands in Basel
The Zero 10 section of Art Basel, which focuses on computational art, makes its inaugural appearance at Messeplatz in Basel, following its expansion from Miami Beach and Hong Kong. This edition features twenty exhibitors, indicating a transition from experimental to more established forms of art. Noah Horowitz, the global director, highlights the emergence of a new wave of collectors. For 2026, Eli Scheinman and Trevor Paglen will co-direct a segment named The Condition, which will highlight seventy years of computational art practices. Notable artists include Vera Molnár, born in 1924, presenting When Algorithms Draw: The Vision of Vera Molnár (2026). Additionally, the Kunstmuseum Basel will host a related exhibition on Vera Molnár, while HEK will spotlight net art from the 1990s. Other featured artists are Hito Steyerl, Andreas Gursky, Avery Singer, and Aziza Kadyri, all contributing to the historical context of digital art.
Key facts
- Zero 10 occupies the Event Hall of Messeplatz for the first time in Basel.
- The section features twenty exhibitors, up from previous editions.
- Noah Horowitz cites a new generation of collectors driving growth.
- Eli Scheinman and Trevor Paglen co-direct the 2026 edition.
- The exhibition title is The Condition.
- Vera Molnár's project When Algorithms Draw: The Vision of Vera Molnár is presented by Interface Gallery and Oniris.art.
- Kunstmuseum Basel runs parallel exhibition Vera Molnár. Possibilities.
- HEK – Haus der Elektronischen Künste participates for the first time with net art.
- Hito Steyerl shows Green Screen (2023).
- Andreas Gursky presents Ocean V via Sprüth Magers.
- Avery Singer presents Shit Coin Maxi (2025) with Hauser & Wirth.
- DEAFBEEF presents Matter and Signal (2026) with Asprey Studio.
- Aziza Kadyri presents A Borrowed Hand (2026) via eastcontemporary.
- Other artists include John Gerrard, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, Ryoji Ikeda, Agnieszka Kurant, Leander Herzog, Andreas Gysin.
Entities
Artists
- Trevor Paglen
- Eli Scheinman
- Vera Molnár
- Hito Steyerl
- Andreas Gursky
- Avery Singer
- DEAFBEEF
- Tyler DeWitt
- Aziza Kadyri
- John Gerrard
- Rafael Lozano-Hemmer
- Ryoji Ikeda
- Agnieszka Kurant
- Leander Herzog
- Andreas Gysin
- Bernd Becher
- Hilla Becher
- DEAFBEEF (Tyler DeWitt)
- Ibrahim Mahama
- Johannes Richter
- !Mediengruppe Bitnik
- etoy
- JODI
- UBERMORGEN
- Studer/van den Berg
- Harold Cohen
- William Mapan
- Jan Robert Leegte
- Vera Molnar
- 0xDEAFBEEF
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Interface Gallery
- Oniris.art
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- HEK – Haus der Elektronischen Künste
- Sprüth Magers
- Hauser & Wirth
- Asprey Studio
- eastcontemporary
- Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Monaco
- University of California, Berkeley
- Art Basel Miami Beach
- Art Basel Hong Kong
- LG Guggenheim
- Andrew Kreps Gallery
- Esther Schipper Berlin/Paris/Seoul
- Kunstfestivals Begehungen
- Arte al límite
- Fellowship
- Esther Schipper
- HEK
- Marian Goodman
- Gazelli Art House
- Art Blocks
- Office Impart
- Upstream Gallery
- ArtMeta
- Almine Rech
- Nguyen Wahed
- Galerie Oniris
- bitforms gallery
- Max Estrella
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Miami Beach
- United States
- Hong Kong
- China
- Messeplatz
- Budapest
- Hungary
- Munich
- Germany
- Düsseldorf
- Milan
- Italy
- Russia
- Münsterplatz
- Berlin
- Paris
- Seoul