Art Basel Names 290 Exhibitors for Its Flagship Swiss Fair-and More Art Industry News | Artnet News
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Art Basel Names 290 Exhibitors for Its Flagship Swiss Fair-and More Art Industry News | Artnet News
"Art Basel has announced 290 participating galleries for its flagship Swiss fair, running June 18-21 at the Messeplatz, with VIP days on June 16 and 17. Among the 21 first-timers are London's Phillida Reid and Pippy Houldsworth, Berry Campbell and Ortuzar of New York, and San Francisco's Jessica Silverman. - Gallery Weekend Berlin returns May 1-3 for its 22nd edition with 50 participating galleries."
"This year will see the launch of the new Perspectives sector, which invites a curated list of galleries to present "outstanding artistic positions." Examples include a light work by James Turrell at Max Goeltiz and a solo spotlight on Giorgio Griffa at Walter Storms Galerie. Auction Houses - Sotheby's has increased its buyer's premium on works selling for up to $2 million from 27 percent to 28 percent."
"The 22 percent mid-tier rate remains unchanged but will now apply to lots selling between $2 million and $8 million. (The Art Newspaper) - The personal wine cellar of American sculptor Joel Shapiro is hitting the auction block at Sotheby's New York on March 6. It is expected to fetch in excess of $700,000. Galleries - Corinna Durland has joined kurimanzutto as senior director in New York. She previously held leadership positions at Schwartzman&, Art Agency Partners, and Gavin Brown's Enterprise."
Art Basel announced 290 participating galleries for its Swiss fair running June 18–21 at the Messeplatz with VIP days June 16–17; 21 first-timers include Phillida Reid, Pippy Houldsworth, Berry Campbell, Ortuzar, and Jessica Silverman. Gallery Weekend Berlin returns May 1–3 for its 22nd edition with 50 galleries and a new Perspectives sector inviting curated galleries to present "outstanding artistic positions," featuring a James Turrell light work at Max Goeltiz and a Giorgio Griffa solo at Walter Storms Galerie. Sotheby's raised its buyer's premium on works up to $2 million from 27% to 28%, while the 22% mid-tier rate will apply to $2–8 million lots. Joel Shapiro's personal wine cellar will be auctioned at Sotheby's New York on March 6 with estimates above $700,000. Several gallery leadership moves and new representations were announced, including Corinna Durland joining kurimanzutto and Petzel representing Emma Webster.
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