Overview
- Photo Basel features 39 galleries specializing in photography with significant African art representation.
- The inaugural Africa Basel Art Fair brings 20 participants showcasing contemporary works from across Africa.
- Curated by Photo Basel founder Sven Eisenhut together with experts Benjamin Füglister and Azu Nwagbogu, the fairs leverage specialized insight into their respective fields.
- Exhibits span photography, collage and large-scale installations across a pricing spectrum from approximately 1,000 francs to over 6,000 francs.
- The events spotlight emerging talents such as Patrick Tagoe-Turkson and Kwama Frigaux alongside established artists including Barthélémy Toguo and Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga.