A person approaching 50 often finds it a time to indulge in self-reflection and assessment. It’s the same for art fairs. As Art Basel kicks off its 50th edition on June 13 in the Messe Basel exhibition hall in Basel, Switzerland, organizers are highly aware of the milestone. And, like people, as fairs age, they do what they can to remain youthful. “We’re always rejuvenating the show, and adding new galleries is part of how we do that,” said Marc Spiegler, the global director of Art Basel.

Source: International New York Times June 11, 2019 06:00 UTC