Nature, ecology, queer perspectives and quantum physics intertwine in a web of fantastical references at Art Basel 2023 (15 – 18 June), which this year unites 284 galleries, including 21 first-time participants.
Art Basel 2023: the highlights
This year, the emphasis will also be on dialogue, with new sector Kabinett dedicated to presentations from artists including Anri Sala, Hugh Steers and Henrik Håkansson. ‘Galleries are presenting works by artists exploring an extraordinary variety of themes and interests,’ de Bellis adds. ‘For example, there are queer perspectives: Alexander Gray Associates for the Kabinett sector will present the most extensive survey of the US painter Hugh Steers in Europe known for his allegorical work of 80s and 90s New York and who died of AIDS at the age 32; themes relating to fantasy and the imaginary are present: in Statements: Chapter NY will show Stella Zhong whose work is informed by astro-and quantum physics and also issues relating to nature and ecology will be on view: in Unlimited, Thaddeus Ropac will present Austrian artist Martha Jungwirth’s 9m long triptych inspired by the animals that have perished in environmental disasters and those discovered in Tutenkhamun’s tomb in 1922.’
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