Ruba Katrib to Curate Art Basel Unlimited in 2026
Art Basel has chosen Ruba Katrib to oversee its Unlimited sector for the upcoming 2026 fair in Basel, following Giovanni Carmine's tenure since 2011. Currently serving as chief curator at MoMA PS1 in New York, Katrib is recognized for her innovative curation and support of emerging talent. Her notable exhibitions include a retrospective of Simone Fattal in 2019 and the Greater New York showcase in 2021. The Unlimited segment, which features expansive installations, is scheduled for June 18-21, 2026. Katrib expresses excitement about working with diverse artists and galleries for this prominent event.
Key facts
- Ruba Katrib appointed curator of Art Basel Unlimited for 2026 edition in Basel.
- Katrib is chief curator and director of curatorial affairs at MoMA PS1.
- She succeeds Giovanni Carmine, who led Unlimited since 2011.
- Katrib curated over twenty shows at SculptureCenter from 2012 to 2018.
- Exhibitions include Simone Fattal retrospective (2019), Greater New York (2021), Jumana Manna (2022), Rirkrit Tiravanija (2023), The Gatherers (2025).
- Co-curated SITE Santa Fe in 2018 with José Luis Blondet and Candice Hopkins.
- Unlimited features large-scale installations, monumental sculptures, and immersive works.
- Art Basel in Basel runs June 18–21, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Ruba Katrib
- Giovanni Carmine
- Simone Fattal
- Jumana Manna
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Lawrence Abu Hamdan
- Anthea Hamilton
- Kelly Akashi
- Nicola L
- David Douard
- José Luis Blondet
- Candice Hopkins
Institutions
- Art Basel
- MoMA PS1
- SculptureCenter
- Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen
- SITE Santa Fe
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland
- New York
- United States
- Santa Fe