Art Basel 2016: A Cautious Market and Curated Gallery Selection

Art Basel 2016 is described as one of the most complex and business-driven art fairs, where commerce often outweighs aesthetics or stand impact. This year's central section is notably static and unexciting, with major mega-galleries adopting a cautious, conservative approach by focusing on easily saleable works rather than ambitious presentations. This prudence is attributed to a global series of fairs that have not shown significant market euphoria. In contrast, the Unlimited section shows improvement over 2015. Rather than highlighting only the biggest names, Artribune has selected galleries based on stand content, offering a curated tour through its gallery. The selection includes Lehman Maupin from New York and Kurimanzutto from Mexico City, among others.