Photo Basel 2023 — Selections

Basel week is really intense. I cannot find a better way to describe it. Every year, the Swiss city opens its doors to thousands of people eager to discover the latest developments in contemporary art. Multiple fairs and events take place throughout the city at the same time. Guided tours, external exhibitions or public installations are created in order to accommodate as many visitors as possible. An overwhelming number of artists have the opportunity to exhibit their work and present it to a global audience that could help take their careers to the next level. After all, Basel is the centre of the contemporary art world and attracts all professionals in the field. At this point, it is quite clear that photography (unfortunately) continues to be an artistic medium that seems to run parallel to other disciplines within the contemporary art market. And although there have been very interesting presentations of exclusively photographic works and series at Art Basel, in general its presence continues to be very minor and it is often associated with other practices. That is why the presence of a fair like Photo Basel is so important. It is a stage dedicated to highlighting the value of photography and outlining its trends. And although the fair continues to maintain a rather traditionalist vision, it is undeniable that many of the participating galleries present artists to be taken into account. <a href="https://medium.com/selections-by-conceptual-projects/photo-basel-2023-selections-441dfd95ad52">Learn More</a>