Italian Galleries at Art Basel 2024: Mixed Results and Cautious Optimism
At the 2024 Art Basel in Basel, Italian galleries experienced mixed results amid economic and geopolitical challenges, lower visitor numbers, and a cautious marketplace. Dominique Lévy expressed challenges in understanding art market dynamics. The preview days attracted fewer attendees, particularly among American and Asian collectors. Raffaella Cortese mentioned robust initial sales, though subsequent days were quieter. Massimo Minini raised concerns about market viability due to oversupply. Alfonso Artiaco successfully sold pieces by Anri Sala and others, while Mazzoleni moved two works by Salvo (€150,000–450,000 each). Thomas Brambilla had a strong debut, and arte Invernizzi presented Mario Nigro's art. Enrico Polato noted a subdued atmosphere at Liste, as many American collectors opted for Art Basel Paris instead.
Key facts
- Art Basel 2024 in Basel saw lower attendance and fewer American and Asian collectors.
- Dominique Lévy described the art market as difficult to decipher.
- Raffaella Cortese reported strong initial sales but calmer later days.
- Massimo Minini criticized market oversaturation with too many fairs, artists, and museums.
- Alfonso Artiaco sold works by Anri Sala, Niele Toroni, Darren Almond, Ann Veronica Janssens, Diego Cibelli, and Jana Schroeder.
- Mazzoleni sold two Salvo works for €150,000–450,000 each.
- Thomas Brambilla debuted at Art Basel, selling a Klaus Rinke work and negotiating for two Lynda Benglis pieces.
- Liste fair had tepid sales; Martina Simeti sold works including Sylvie Auvray to European collectors.
Entities
Artists
- Anri Sala
- Niele Toroni
- Darren Almond
- Ann Veronica Janssens
- Diego Cibelli
- Jana Schroeder
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Salvo
- Klaus Rinke
- Lynda Benglis
- Mario Nigro
- François Morellet
- Günter Umberg
- Philippe Decrauzat
- Alejandra Hernández
- Sylvie Auvray
- Lorenza Longhi
- Zoe Williams
- Sarah Benslimane
- Patrizio Di Massimo
- Walter Pfeiffer
- Paul P
- Nicola Martini
- Dan Herschlein
- Juliette Minchin
- Emilio Isgrò
- Keith Haring
- Edward James
Institutions
- Lévy Gorvy Dayan
- The Art Newspaper
- Raffaella Cortese
- Massimo Minini
- Alfonso Artiaco
- Mazzoleni
- Thomas Brambilla
- A arte Invernizzi
- Capsule Shanghai / Venice
- Laveronica
- Martina Simeti
- Fanta di Milano
- Ciaccia Levi
- Madragoa
- ChertLüdde
- Gregor Staiger
- Green Naftali
- Clima
- Matthew Brown
- Galleria Benichou
- Fondation Beyeler
- Kunstmuseum Gegenwart
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Jeffrey Deitch
- Grand Hotel Miramare
- miramArt collection
- Collezione Scarzella
- Artribune
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- Milan
- Italy
- Bergamo
- Modica
- Venice
- Shanghai
- Paris
- France
- Messeplatz
- Fondation Beyeler
- Kunstmuseum Gegenwart
- Kunstmuseum Basel