Many blue-chip artists are in the mix, and some 190 of 240 eligible galleries are taking part.
In April, Art Basel announced that it was inviting exhibitors at its flagship Swiss fair this month to hold back at least one standout work from their digital previews, in an effort to boost excitement around the opening moments of the event.
Today, Artnet News can reveal the list of artists whose work will be part of the “Basel Exclusive” initiative, cloaked in mystery until the fair opens to VIPs on Tuesday, June 16. It includes blue-chip figures like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bridget Riley, Lucio Fontana, and Joan Mitchell, as well as emerging artists like Frieda Toranzo Jaeger and Maia Ruth Lee. (The full lineup follows below.)
One newcomer to the fair, New York’s Berry Campbell, has made the promotion of overlooked, 20th-century women artists its mission. “Basel Exclusive” will provide “a fresh way to engage with collectors and create a sense of discovery at the fair,” said co-founders Christine Berry and Martha Campbell.
– Jo Lawson-Tancred, Artnet