Swiss Gallerists Assess FIAC's Standing Against Art Basel
A survey of five Geneva-based gallerists reveals mixed opinions on the FIAC art fair's position relative to Art Basel. While Eric Franck, Pierre Huber, and Daniel Varenne acknowledge that FIAC possesses its own distinct advantages, the consensus suggests it cannot claim parity with its prestigious Basel counterpart. The fair is characterized by some as overly conventional. This assessment stems from a 1988 investigation published by artpress, which directly compares the two major European art events.
Key facts
- A survey involved five gallerists based in Geneva.
- The survey was conducted in 1988.
- The survey compared FIAC to Art Basel.
- Eric Franck participated in the survey.
- Pierre Huber participated in the survey.
- Daniel Varenne participated in the survey.
- Some gallerists found FIAC to be too conventional.
- The survey was published by artpress.
Entities
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Basel
Sources
- artpress —