Africa Basel: New Fair for African Contemporary Art Launches Alongside Art Basel 2025
Africa Basel, a new boutique fair dedicated to contemporary African art, is set to launch from June 17 to 22, 2025, at Ackermannshof in Basel, Switzerland, aligning with Art Basel (June 19–22). Established by Sven Eisenhut-Hug and Benjamin Füglister, the fair will showcase a carefully curated selection of artworks that emphasize the vibrancy of Africa's art landscape. The curatorial team, comprising Azu Nwagbogu, Michèle Sandoz, Serge Tiroche, and Greer Valley, will choose approximately twenty galleries from around 300 submissions by January 31, 2025. Africa Basel's mission includes safeguarding emerging art from speculative trends and plans to grow through partnerships, satellite events, and a digital approach over the next five years, positioning itself alongside events like 1:54 and Akaa.
Key facts
- Africa Basel will take place June 17–22, 2025 at Ackermannshof in Basel.
- It coincides with Art Basel 2025 (June 19–22).
- Founders are Sven Eisenhut-Hug and Benjamin Füglister.
- Curatorial team includes Azu Nwagbogu, Michèle Sandoz, Serge Tiroche, and Greer Valley.
- Application deadline for galleries is January 31, 2025.
- The fair aims to select about 20 galleries from a network of 300.
- It is described as a 'boutique fair' arranged as an exhibition, not stands.
- Africa Basel plans to expand over five years with collaborations, satellite events, and digital strategy.
Entities
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Africa Basel
- Ackermannshof
- CAP Prize
- African Artists' Foundation
- Africa First
- Zeitz MOCAA
- 1:54
- Akaa (Also Known as Africa)
- Art Africa Magazine
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Marrakech
- Morocco
- London
- United Kingdom
- New York
- United States
- Paris
- France