Insane! would be my first adjective. If you're an art fan, it's definitely worth visiting. As it…read morewas our first visit to Art Basel, we had no idea what to expect. Basically, it's galleries from around the world showing and selling their wares, all in one giant building. It's more than three floors of art from antiquities worthy of being in the Louvre to modern art (also worthy of the Louvre) but also meant to evoke a feeling. In the end, it was kind of stimulation overload. Too many people, too much to look at when you're unprepared and 'just looking' and I think we were just toast. There's quite good food and coffee available in various places throughout the event... something I consider of utmost importance, especially for an event of this caliber. A piece of advice, go early. We were there when it opened on Sunday morning which gave us a couple of hours to look around without constantly bumping into people. By 14:00 it was like a sheep pen. It's fun to see that people still dress up to go to events like this and that younger people are also still interested in art. Lastly, it's expensive. Entry was 50 CHF per person plus parking and food... just to wander and look at art. We were curious where all that money goes... anyway, I digress. On the other hand, if you plan on buying an original Keith Haring (of which there were many), that cost is probably minimal to you.

From the owner: Since 1970, Art Basel's goal has been to connect the world's premier galleries and their patrons,…read moreas well serving as a meeting point for the international art world. Now, over forty years later, its three fairs - in Basel, Hong Kong and Miami Beach rank as the premier shows of their kind, presenting 20th and 21st century art with a strong curatorial perspective.

From the owner: Afrikanische Kunst African Art…read moreArt d'Afrique Tribal Art

Nice experience!…read more Entry is uncomplicated and lockers are provided for large bags/purses. Bathrooms are easily accessible. There's also a restaurant on the premises, which is really convenient. Great place to visit, especially if you're an art lover.

"Give me a museum and I'll fill it." -Pablo Picasso…read more It took a bit to find the galleries that I wanted but once there, wow. This is the art I love to see - impressionists galore! On a Tuesday morning, it was pretty quiet without schoolkids or large groups. There was nothing distracting me from enjoying the art. The exhibit of existentialist Bernard Buffet works was magnificent with a number of his pieces. Andy Warhol considered Buffet the "last great artist of Paris." Beyond that, Cy Twombly, Edgar Degas. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh (I've never seen "Marguerite Gachet at the Piano" before and the "Self-Portrait with a Japanese Print" was amazing) , Claude Monet, Piet Mondrian, Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, Henri Matisse (paintings *and* sculpture!), Alexej Von Jawlensky's "Self-portrait") and more. What museum would be complete without works by Pablo Picasso and Alexander Calder and Salvador Dali? So much to see, so much to enjoy, so much to appreciate. It is one of the greatest art museums in Switzerland and I had a tremendous visit. Gift shop has lots to purchase but the prices for even the smallest prints are very high. I didn't even get a postcard today. [Review 21230 overall - 78 in Switzerland - 195 of 2024.]