Art Basel 2018 Reveals Parcours Section Artists and Site-Specific Works
Art Basel 2018, the leading international art fair taking place in Basel from June 14 to 17, has revealed the artists featured in its Parcours section, curated by Samuel Leuenberger. Open to the public starting June 11, Parcours showcases 23 site-specific installations by various artists, including Silvia Bächli, Eric Hattan, and Pierre Huyghe. The exhibition, titled "Telling Stories for the Future," delves into the narrative's political implications, with works displayed in both public and private venues, alongside collaborations with local museums. Highlights include Elmgreen & Dragset's "Hanging Rock" at the Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig. On June 16, Parcours Night will present live performances and music, with free access to all Parcours sites and extended hours at participating museums.
Key facts
- Art Basel 2018 runs from June 14 to 17 in Basel, Switzerland.
- Parcours section features 23 site-specific works curated by Samuel Leuenberger.
- Parcours opens to the public on June 11.
- Exhibition titled 'Telling Stories for the Future' focuses on political narrative.
- Elmgreen & Dragset present 'Hanging Rock' at Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig.
- Pierre Huyghe's 'Exomind (Deep Water)' includes a beehive in a garden.
- Parcours Night on June 16 features live performances by multiple artists.
- Participating museums include Antikenmuseum, Historisches Museum, Kunstmuseum, Kunsthalle, Museum der Kulturen, and Naturhistorisches Museum.
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Bächli
- Eric Hattan
- Nina Beier
- Stanley Brouwn
- Julian Charrière
- Keren Cytter
- Simon Denny
- Elmgreen & Dragset
- Georg Herold
- Pierre Huyghe
- Hilary Lloyd
- Mark Manders
- Caroline Mesquita
- Rivane Neuenschwander
- Marina Pinsky
- Julian Rosefeldt
- Nedko Solakov
- Simon Starling
- Jessica Stockholder
- Thomas Struth
- Paloma Varga Weisz
- Hannah Weinberger
- Samuel Leuenberger
- Jean-Pascal Flavien
- Ad Minoliti
- Venuri Perera
- Luke Willis Thompson
- Maurizio Grandinetti
- Walter Fähndrich
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig
- Allgemeine Lesegesellschaft Basel
- Historisches Museum Basel
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Kunsthalle Basel
- Museum der Kulturen Basel
- Naturhistorisches Museum Basel
- SALI (Birsfelden)
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Messe Basel
- Messeplatz 10
- Birsfelden