Art Unlimited at Art Basel 2017: Monumental Works in Flux
Unlimited, the section of Art Basel dedicated to large-scale works, has evolved. Originally conceived to break the confines of the standard booth, it now features a luxurious drywall exhibition in the Basel fairground hangars. The 2017 edition marks a shift away from its muscular, monumental origins.
Key facts
- Unlimited is a section of Art Basel, the world's most important contemporary art fair.
- It was historically created to challenge the dimensions of the classic booth.
- In recent years, it has lost its monumental character.
- The large hangars of the Basel fairground now host a luxurious drywall showcase.
- The article is from Artribune, an Italian art and culture platform.
- Artribune was founded in 2011.
- The article was published in 2017.
- Artribune offers newsletters on art market, urban regeneration, and cultural tourism.
Entities
Institutions
- Art Basel
- Artribune
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland