e-flux Art 34 Basel Art 34 Basel: The focal point of the international art world The International Art Show June 18 – 23, 2003 http://www.ArtBasel.com Art 34 Basel: The focal point of the international art world Art 34 Basel is being held in Basel (Switzerland) from June 18 to 23, 2003. It is the world’s leading art show and annual meeting place of the international art world. 270 galleries from each continent will be taking part. They are selected by the «Art Committee» from a record number of 930 applications, and they will be showing works by over 1,500 artist of the 20th and 21st century. The outstanding reputation of Art Basel is based on the high quality and unique variety of the works of art and on the international composition of its visitors. Special sectors will present print graphics, film and one-person shows by young artists. The exhibitors are on a higher level than ever, and participation has been extended by the addition of some interesting young galleries and leading dealers in the field of vintage photography and print graphics. Most of the newly admitted galleries do not come from the traditional metropolises of the art world but from Eastern Europe, South Africa, the west coast of the USA, Israel, Southern Europe, Scandinavia and the Benelux countries. “The quality of Art 34 Basel will be virtually unsurpassable, offering the best possible overview of modern and contemporary art”, commented Samuel Keller, director of Art Basel. Every form of artistic expression will be represented at Art 34 Basel. The repertoire ranges from paintings, drawings and editions through sculptures and installations to performance, Internet and video art. Works of art costing a few thousand francs by young, yet-to-be discovered artists will be on display as well as museum-quality masterpieces priced at several millions. A survey conducted by the Show Management has shown that 27% of the works of art exhibited by the galleries at Art Basel cost less than 5,000 euros. This result clearly shows that high quality work at reasonable prices occupies an important place at Art Basel, and that the Art Show is thus also an attractive market place for art enthusiasts with lower budgets. The «Art Unlimited» hall will show some extraordinary projects on a large scale that cannot be seen and purchased at any other art fair in the world. Over 50,000 visitors and approximately 1,500 media representatives are expected at the 34th Art Basel, and the cultural institutions of the city will be staging accompanying events and exhibitions that are well worth a visit. For further information please go to http://www.ArtBasel.com or contact F +41 58 206 26 86 info@ArtBasel.com