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There is a whole lot going on this week in Basel, and nearby around Europe. That’s why we’ve created Whitewaller, to help guide you through what’s what and who’s who, and to make sure you don’t miss anything everyone will be talking about the next day. Let’s start with Basel—there’s Art Basel, Design Miami/ Basel, LISTE, VOLTA12, SCOPE, and more. There are exhibitions at galleries around town, the Kunstmuseum’s new building, and exhibitions and performances not to miss at Kunsthalle Basel and Fondation Beyeler, too. Just a short ways away, we’d recommend visiting the Vitra Design Museum and Sammlung Frieder Burda. And while you’re in Europe this June, we would advise scheduling a day or two in Zurich (for the galleries) and Berlin (for the 9th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art). We open with 12 things not to miss this week, alongside Whitewaller’s Insiders that offer their side of Basel, Zurich, and Berlin, with suggestions and recommendations that even seasoned Art Basel goers will get something from. We chat with Basel veteran and now director of the Fondation Beyeler, Sam Keller; the artist KAWS about his new sculpture on view in Giswil, Switzerland. We also take you inside this year’s edition of Unlimited, curated by Gianni Jetzer, which includes an unprecedented 88 out-of-the-booth artworks. And Whitewaller also gives you an at-a-glance look at the world’s top international architects and their upcoming projects around the world. It’s finally summer, and time for the annual European pilgrimage to the art fair to end all art fairs. Get ready to get your Art Basel on. —Katy Donoghue, Editor in Chief

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This June, we are incredibly happy to launch Whitewaller in Basel—where it all started. I remember attending Art Basel in the summer of 2006, the same year of the launch of Whitewall, and having the honor of meeting Mr. Ernst Beyeler. Then, he explained to me how he helped create the international fair—one that has become the most important and established of any in existence today. With this edition of Whitewaller, we had the amazing opportunity to work with some of the most prestigious museums, galleries, and art fairs in Basel, and also in the great nearby cities of Zurich and Berlin. We imagine that while our readers are in Europe for the fair, they’ll also be visiting Zurich for the 11th edition of Manifesta, and Berlin for the 9th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art. With Whitewaller Basel, we are also excited to unveil a brand-new section to preview the issue: “Your Art Basel Must-Do List.” Through an evolution of Whitewaller’s provided curated tips, we bring you 12 things not to miss at a glance. You’ll see this style of content continue in the forthcoming Whitewaller Chicago, Whitewaller London, and Whitewaller Paris this fall. Stay tuned! —Michael Klug, Publisher, CEO & Editor at Large

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE SCOOP/14 Hear from the directors, curators, and artists behind what’s happening at this year’s fair.

REAL ESTATE/36 Some of today’s top architects, along with a look at some of their breathtaking upcoming projects.

INSIDER TIPS/46 Get tips from our Basel Insiders on what to see, eat, and do in the city.

ART FAIRS/52 Useful information on this year’s edition of Art Basel, Design Miami/ Basel, LISTE, VOLTA12, and SCOPE.

MUSEUMS/60 Outside of the fairs, don’t miss the exhibitions on view throughout the city this week.

RESTAURANTS & BARS/68 Get a taste for Swiss cuisine and cocktails from Basel’s fine dining scene.

HOTELS/72 From the historic to the newly designed, we share with you the very best in Swiss hospitality.

EVENTS/74 We handpick the top events taking place during Art Basel so that you can make sure you’re on the list.

BERLIN/80 The Berlin Biennale is taking place this summer, so add a day or two in the city to your itinerary this week. We also share with you where to eat, drink, go, and stay.

ZURICH/94 Close to Basel, Zurich is worth a visit while you’re in Europe this June. Check out what’s on view, where to stay, and what to do from our Zurich-based Insiders.

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SHOULD BE SURE 12 THINGSYOU NOT TO MISS THIS WEEK. ART BASEL PARCOURS

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Taking place in Basel’s historic city center, Art Basel Parcours presents sculptures, and performances in public spaces, and this year. Says curator Samuel Leuenberger, "the weight of the human body will be felt all around, both in terms of the works’ sculptural presence, as well as degree of audience interaction."

THE KUNSTMUSEUM BASEL'S NEW BUILDING

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Basel can rejoice in being, once again, the host of Marc Chagall’s Self Portrait (1914) and Picasso’s Buveuse d'Absinthe (1910). The Kunstmuseum opened an entirely new building designed by local architects Christ & Gantenbein on April 17.

BERLIN BIENNALE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

JUNE 4-SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

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While in Europe this month, don’t miss the ninth edition of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art. Across a variety of locations, the Berlin Biennale is curated by New York-based collective DIS, composed of Lauren Boyle, Solomon Chase, Marco Roso, and David Toro.

YOUR ART BASEL MUST-DO LIST "CALDER & FISCHLI/WEISS" AT FONDATION BEYELER

The Fondation Beyeler, built by Renzo Piano, photo by Mark Niedermann.

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A must every year during Art Basel is a visit to the Fondation Beyeler. On view now is “Calder & Fischli/ Weiss.” A seemingly curious pairing, the show offers a unique perspective on Calder’s art when juxtaposed with the collaborative work of Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss.

ART BASEL UNLIMITED

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This year, Unlimited will include an unprecedented 88 projects from participating galleries. Curated by the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden’s curator-at- large, Gianni Jetzer, Unlimited is a platform for art beyond Basel’s booths.

ALEXANDER GIRARD AT VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM

MARCH 12-JANUARY 29, 2017

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“Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe” is worth the trip outside of Basel. Girard was a revolutionary master at balancing colorful opulence with careful coordination. The numerous works on view draw on the museum’s holdings from Girard’s private estate—many of which have never been shown before.

KAWS AT MORE GALLERY IN GISWIL

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KATHARINA GROSSE AT MUSEUM FRIEDER BURDA

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In celebration of Katharina Grosse, the Museum Frieder Burda is hosting an exhibition of the artist’s work in Baden-Baden. Grosse’s works’ varying lines, shading, and spray paint use allows them to unfold in different ways, with blurred and unfocused pieces leaving a strong, indirect effect on the viewer.

ANNE IMHOF’S “ANGST” AT KUNSTHALLE BASEL

JUNE 15, 7 PM-12 AM

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The German-based artist Anne Imhof is presenting “Angst” at the Kunsthalle—a new multi-performance piece, constituting the first act of an opera. The performance will reach a pinnacle with all of its 11 characters appearing together throughout the night.

KREËMART & YOUSSEF NABIL

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KREËMART will organize the happening “Arabian Happy Ending” for the duration of Art Basel in collaboration with artist Youssef Nabil. The event explores political and social tensions in the Middle East through the sensation of sugar, depicted in a series of lustful scenes from Egyptian cinema.

ART BASEL PREVIEW DAYS

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Be among the first to discover the 286 gallery presentations at Art Basel's 47th edition. The fair’s preview will take place Tuesday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 15 by invitation only. Alongside a strong representation of galleries from Europe, exhibitors and artists will be shown from across the globe.

UNAIDS GALA

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Cartier and Hotel InterContinental Geneva are partnering once more for this year's UNAIDS gala—an initiative that raises funds for HIV prevention and treatment worldwide. This year’s event will be hosted by the Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York, Nelson Mandela’s grandsons, Kwebu and Ndaba Mandela, and will host the United Nation’s seventh secretary general, Kofi Annan, as its special guest.

THE SCOOP Hear from the directors, curators, and artists behind what’s happening in and around this year’s fair: Art Basel’s plans for 2016, the Kunstmuseum opens a new building, Sam Keller on Calder & Fischli/Weiss at Fondation Beyeler, and KAWS’ new sculpture at More Gallery in Giswil, Switzerland.

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ART BASEL 2016 The fair continues to expand and diversify By Charlotte Boutboul

With its 98,000 visitors last year, the 47th edition of Art Basel is stronger than ever, continuing as the most significant international meeting place for the art world, connecting the world’s foremost galleries, artists, experts, and patrons. The fair’s development has been relentless with, of course, the creation of Art Basel Miami in 2002 and Art Basel Hong Kong in 2013, successfully securing influence on American and Asian continents. This steady expansion has since been nurtured in less expected ways with the launch of Art Basel’s Crowdfunding initiative in 2014, which has backed 38 projects to date, with a cumulative $1 million raised from 6,791 backers. Its current campaign, Lettera27, a non-profit based in Milan, supports the right to literacy and education, with specific focus on the African continent. Funds collected during the campaign, which ends June 25, will go to AtWork—a workshop for Ethiopian students and creative talents led by international curator Simon Njami. The notebooks produced during the workshop will be exhibited at the fourth edition of the Addis Foto Fest in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in December 2016.

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Oscar Tuazon, Rendering of Zome Alloy, 2016, courtesy of the artist and Art Basel.

This year, the fair launched Art Basel Cities, a new initiative that allows the fair to take a more active cultural role. Art Basel Cities will use the fair’s expertise, network, and communication channels to support cities in developing their individual cultural landscape. In addition to hosting art events in partner locations, the program will bring projects from these cities back to the Art Basel fairs, providing them with additional platforms and engaging with international audiences. The initiative is designed for cities that have either an emerging or established cultural scene, and a strong commitment to ascertaining themselves as an international cultural destination. A newly formed advisory board, consisting of art world figures with expertise across various disciplines, will work alongside Art Basel's Director of Business Initiatives, Patrick Foret, to develop this new strategic initiative. Members of the board include: David Adjaye, Füsun Eczacıbaşı, Richard Florida, Jacques Herzog, Sam Keller, William Lim, Simon Mordant AM, Lars Nittve, Anne Pasternak, Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Dennis Scholl, Uli Sigg, and Michael Tay. And while attending the fair in June, don’t miss Zome Alloy, on view in the fair’s Messeplatz, which will house a series of events throughout the week. The architectural installation by Oscar Tuazon is a recreation of Steve Bauer’s Zome House based on the Zome modeling system, and is also inspired by Bauer’s designed Drop City, now recognized as the first rural commune of the 1960s. The structure references early experiments with solar technology and recycled materials, speaking to a green economy and a new generation of DIYers. Perhaps Zome Alloy will be a good indicator of the selection sensitivities of Art Cities’ board members, and of where Art Basel is heading more generally as a culturally active player.

KUNSTMUSEUM BASEL The historic museum opens a new building By Charlotte Boutboul

Basel can rejoice in being, once again, the host of Picasso’s Buveuse d'Absinthe (1910) and Marc Chagall’s Self Portrait (1914). After a year of touring the world, Basel's worldclass collections, including that of major Swiss collectors Rudolf Staechelin (1881–1946) and Karl Im Obersteg (1883–1969), have finally returned to its home—the Kunstmuseum in Basel. The Kunstmuseum opened on April 17 an entirely new building designed by local architects Christ & Gantenbein, linked to the museum’s renovated 1936 main building by a new underground tunnel. The $103 million building and passage allows for additional space within the whole museum, providing a total of 10,000 square meters of new exhibition space. Furthermore, the Kunstmuseum’s third annex, the Museum für Gegenwartskunst (Museum of Contemporary Art), has been renamed to “Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart.” Similarly, the other two venues are now known as “Kunstmuseum Basel | Main Building” and “Kunstmuseum Basel | New Building,” thus strengthening the institutional affiliation of the three venues. The permanent modern collections of Rudolf Staechelin and Im Obersteg, which attracted over 550,000 visitors at the Reina Sofia in Madrid, returned to the main building. The Garden Halls on the main building’s ground floor focus on Swiss art, while the new building houses collections spanning from 1950 to 1990, with a special focus on American art. The Gegenwart building, designed to be the most contemporary, concentrates on works from 1990 to today. The new building's inaugural exhibition, "Sculpture on The Move 19462016," which will be a compulsory stop during Art Basel, plays out over both the new site and the neighboring Gegenwart branch. The show presents a wide range of sculptures by Alberto Giacometti, Richard Serra, Katharina Fritsch, and Felix González Torres, to name a few. The exhibition also marks director Bernhard Mendes Bürgi’s last show with the museum, as he will be succeeded by Josef Helfenstein this September.

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FONDATION BEYELER Director Sam Keller on "Calder & Fischli/Weiss" By Katy Donoghue

A must every year during Art Basel is a visit to the Fondation Beyeler, the fantastic collection and exhibition space designed by Renzo Piano. On view during the fair this time around (and through September 4, 2016) is the show "Calder & Fischli/Weiss." A seemingly curious pairing, the show offers a unique perspective on Calder’s art when juxtaposed by the collaborative work of Swiss artists Peter Fischli and David Weiss—recently the subject of a Guggenheim retrospective. We spoke with Fondation Beyeler’s director Sam Keller about the exhibition that captures the momentary excitement and volatility of balance explored by the artists working decades apart.

At first sight, the two oeuvres appear to have little in common, but on closer inspection, it becomes clear that we are dealing with two sides of the same coin, minted from differing perspectives and at different times, but covering the same theme. WW: Calder passed away in 1976, and Peter Fischli and David Weiss started workingtogether three years later in 1979. Was Calder's work ever an overt inspiration point for Fischli/Weiss? SK: The phenomenon of fragile and precarious balance is not confined to a specific moment in time; we are all familiar with it. It is close, timeless, and contemporary. In the early 1980s, the artist duo of Peter Fischli and David Weiss began assembling, from tools and other objects of daily use, awkward constellations on the brink of imbalance that had to hold steady at least until caught on camera. Equilibres became a key series for Fischli/Weiss, giving rise to the idea for a film in which the collapse of one construction served as the generator of the following formation, whose disintegration, in turn, provided the impulse for the next equally impossible constellation, and so forth. But what happens when we bring together such disparate pictorial worlds and mindscapes? Can a dialogue grow from such an encounter—and, if so, what kind of dialogue? The idea of the exhibition was to explore the significant moments of this

Photo by Matthias Willi.

WHITEWALLER: The upcoming show at Fondation Beyeler offers a connection between Alexander Calder's work and the work of Fischli/Weiss. What connections do you see in their work, which is separated by decades?

SAM KELLER: Calder is the master of fragile equilibrium in modern art. His works are the epitome of balance between gravity and weightlessness. The beauty of his art lies in the concurrence of factual balance, which had to be sought and found anew in every work, and the seemingly endless variation of visualizations he created in the process. In Fischli/Weiss’s work, the phenomenon of fragile balance is rendered in an iconic form of quite a different nature. Compared to the elegance and confidence of modern art’s grand gestures, as represented by Calder’s mobiles, Fischli/Weiss created imagery in which imponderables and stumbling blocks have gained the upper hand, and volatility and fortuity have become effective and tireless teammates.

WW: You've said of your position at the Fondation Beyeler that you've really found your dream job. What about being the director of a museum clicked so well for you?

Peter Fischli David Weiss, Outlaws, 1984, from the series Equilibres (A Quiet Afternoon), © Peter Fischli David Weiss; Foto: Jason Klimatsas / Fischli Weiss Archive, Zurich.

precarious balance in both oeuvres and to display them. Peter Fischli and David Weiss, who began their collaboration in 1979, belong to a different generation from the artists Ernst Beyeler was used to working with. Thus, the present exhibition is Fischli/Weiss’s premiere at Fondation Beyeler, although their marvelous polyurethane sculpture False Idols (1983) was included in the abovementioned “Sculpture in the Twentieth Century” show, and five rubber objects they created in 1986 were exhibited at Galerie Beyeler in the same year, in the exhibition “Swiss Selection / Schweizer Künstler.”

SK: Almost everything. It starts with working in a place which looks and feels like paradise and ends with the quality time spent with some of the finest and most inspiring people on the planet. I particularly enjoy the close collaboration with artists, colleagues and philanthropists. Conserving and developing a world-class collection of modern and contemporary art has been a new and very rewarding responsibility. At Fondation Beyeler we have the opportunity to organize an ambitious program of exhibitions, cultural events, education and public art project. Recently we have started to work with 11 innovative architects on plans for an expansion in a beautiful historical park adjacent to ours. In this job, almost every day brings new experiences and adventures. With what we do, we can make a contribution to society and touch the life of many people. I love it.

Peter Fischli David Weiss, Film still from Rat and Bear (Mobile Video), 2009, © Peter Fischli David Weiss; Photo by Jason Klimatsas / Fischli Weiss Archive, Zurich.

KAWS: GISWIL The artist’s latest large-scale sculpture debuts at More Gallery By Katy Donoghue

This summer in Giswil, Switzerland, More Gallery will present two large-scale works by KAWS: Together and Good Intentions. After recent exhibitions of painting and sculpture at Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the Brooklyn Museum, and an upcoming survey at the Museum of Modern Art Fort Worth, the exhibition will include KAWS’ first new woodwork on such a scale in three years. Whitewaller caught up with the artist to talk about the importance of relationships and his wildly popular new Uniqlo collection. WHITEWALLER: Can you tell us about the two sculptures on view at More Gallery from June 12-August 28? KAWS: The focus of the new sculptures at Giswil is the interrelationship between forms— how two things come together and create a balance within. WW: Are they in any way reminiscent of the work Along the Way, shown at the Brooklyn Museum last year? K: I always thought of Along The Way as a positive and very caring figure. The new sculptures are a continuation of those sentiments. I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of relationships. WW: Your previous project in Giswil in 2013 was the first time you worked in wood on such a large scale. What do you like about working in wood on that scale? K: Working in wood has given my sculptures a vulnerability that is different from the painted bronze or aluminum ones. I think most people have grown up with small wooden toys and have an intimate relationship to the material that is hard to ignore when viewing these works. WW: As a fan of your work, it was amazing to see, even during the documentation of the installation process, your large-scale works interacting with each other, the landscape, and the weather for the Yorkshire Sculpture Park exhibition. What was that like for you, seeing your work in that setting? K: Having the exhibition at YSP was a great experience for me. Seeing several of the sculptures I have been making one by one over the last ten years in one place helped me where I want to go next with the work. The

landscape there is amazing, and having the outdoor works with that much room between them, but in the same sight line, really added to the experience. WW: Along that thread, when you work on something like the upcoming survey of your work at the Museum of Modern Art Fort Worth, when you look back at earlier work, do you remember what you were thinking about at the time you were making it? K: The past few months I have been fully immersed in digging out older works and images. I remember thinking at that time that I was hungry and anxious about getting works made and into the world. I don’t think much has changed. WW: Can you tell us a bit more about that exhibition? Was any new work created for the show? K: There will be some new painting and sculptures made for the show, but the majority of the works will be ones made over the last twenty years, and this will include the ad intervention works from the 90s, as well as products I produced in editions. WW: Let's talk about your new Uniqlo collection. You are no stranger to fashion collaborations. Why did you want to work with Uniqlo specifically, and how did it compare to past partnerships like with Supreme or Comme des Garçons? K: I really enjoyed working with Uniqlo. The quality and reach they have is unrivaled by any international company. Aside from having a great relationship with Nigo, who invited me to take part in this project, I saw it as a great platform for my work to be disseminated to the public on a large scale. This collaboration is unlike any I have done in the past, and I’m happy to have the work reach that many people worldwide. WW: You worked with Nigo on this project, who you started working with 15 years ago. How would you describe your long-standing collaborative relationship? K: I would describe our collaborative relationship as relaxed. I trust him and I think he trusts me. We both want to make something good, so things tend to go smoothly. WW: You've always gravitated toward putting work in the public realm and that translates to an international audience. Why do you think that is? K: It’s great to have opportunities to put work into the public realm. I love the thought of reaching an audience that wasn’t looking to be reached. This is something I’ve been thinking about since I was a teenager.

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KAWS, GOOD INTENTIONS, 2015, wood, 238 x 120 x 98 inches, on view at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, photo Â© Jonty Wilde, courtesy of the artist.

UNLIMITED

ART BASEL This year, Unlimited will include an unprecedented 88 projects from the fair’s participating galleries. Curated by the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden’s curator-at-large, Gianni Jetzer, Unlimited is a platform for art beyond Basel’s booths like large-scale sculpture, installation, video, and performance. The program has been an important part of the fair since its launch in 2000, and given the exciting number of artworks included this year, a limited-edition catalogue published by Hatje Cantz Publishers will be available for purchase. We’ve pulled together ten works (in no particular order) that we are looking forward to seeing this June by Alicja Kwade, Ciprian Muresan, Ding Yi, Gretchen B e n d e r, H o Tz u N y e n , P o p e . L , R a y y a n e Ta b e t , Tracey Emin, Tunga, and William Kentridge.

ALICJA KWADE The Berlin-based artist (b. 1979) uses everyday materials like mirrors and stone to create sensory illusions and distortions.

Alicja Kwade, Out of Ousia, 2016, courtesy of the artist and 303 Gallery.

Ciprian Muresan, Palimpsest, 2016, courtesy of the artist and Galeria Plan B.

CIPRIAN MURESAN Ciprian MureČ&#x2122;an (b. 1977) lives and works in Cluj, Romania, creating cunning works in graphite on paper, film, and installation. For Unlimited, his series of 15 drawings reconstructs a future history of contemporary art.

DING YI Shanghai-based artist Ding Yi (b. 1962) is a leading figure in Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Abstract movement. His work is inspired by an intuitive intersection of calligraphy and geometry.

Ding Yi, Appearance of Crosses, 2016, courtesy of the artist and ShanghART Gallery.

Gretchen Bender, Total Recall, 1987, courtesy of the artist and Metro Pictures.

GRETCHEN BENDER Gretchen Bender (1951-2004) was an American artist known for her work in film, video, and photography. On view at Unlimited is her monumental 24-monitor multiprojection screen installation, Total Recall.

HO TZU NYEN Ho Tzu Nyen (b. 1976) lives and works in Singapore, primarily in film, video, and installation. His film The Nameless tells the story of a Southeast Asian triple agent.

Ho Tzu Nyen, The Nameless, 2015, courtesy of the artist and STPI.

Pope.L, Fuchsia Apocrypha, 2015, courtesy of the artist and Mitchell-Innes & Nash.

POPE.L Pope.L (b. 1955) will show 24 of his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Circaâ&#x20AC;? paintings at Unlimited. The New Jerseyborn artist is known for his provocative performances in public spaces.

RAYYANE TABET Beirut-based Rayyane Tabet (b. 1983) created The Dead Sea in Three Parts as three large sculptures that are made-to-scale representations of the partitioned Dead Sea, done by the U.N. General Assembly in 1947.

Rayyane Tabet, The Dead Sea in Three Parts, 2013, courtesy of the artist and Sfeir Semler Gallery.

Tracey Emin, The more of you the more I love you, 2016, courtesy of the artist and Courtesy Lehmann Maupin, Xavier Hufkens, White Cube, and Galleria Lorcan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill.

TRACEY EMIN British artist Tracey Emin (b. 1963) will show a new neon work, The more of you the more I love you, fresh from solo exhibitions in New York and Hong Kong at Lehmann Maupin.

TUNGA Brazilian artist Tunga (b. 1952) is showing a sculptural installation, Eu, vocĂŞ e a lua (Me, you and the moon), made of welded cast, clay, and other objects of geological and organic materials, exploring the relationship between language and symbol.

Tunga, Eu, vocĂŞ e a lua (Me, you and the moon), 2014, courtesy of the artist and Luhring Augustine and Galleria Franco Noero.

William Kentridge, Notes Towards a Model Opera, 2015, courtesy of the artist and Goodman Gallery.

WILLIAM KENTRIDGE South African artist William Kentridge (b. 1955) is showing Notes Towards a Model Opera, inspired by the country’s Maoera “vainglorious” propaganda operas, South African “colonial dance hall,” and choreography by Dada Masilo.

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23 APRIL - 4 JUNE PIERRE PAULIN 22 JUNE - 19 AUGUST

KLARA KRISTALOVA ¿CÓMO TE VOY A OLVIDAR?

“HELLO STRANGER”

GWLADYS ALONZO, EDGARDO ARAGÓN, ANA BIDART, PIA CAMIL, JOSÉ LEÓN CERRILLO, JOSE DÁVILA, YANN GERSTBERGER, FRITZIA IRÍZAR, DR LAKRA, GONZALO LEBRIJA, JORGE MÉNDEZ BLAKE, ARIEL OROZCO, TANIA PÉREZ CÓRDOVA, GABRIEL RICO, MARTIN SOTO CLIMENT, TERCERUNQUINTO

11 MAY - 25 JUNE

CURATED BY ANISSA TOUATI & PEGGY LEBOEUF 10 JUNE - 30 JULY

GELITIN 8 JULY - 20 AUGUST AYA TAKANO 8 JULY - 20 AUGUST

IMAGE: ¿CÓMO TE VOY A OLVIDAR? Tercerunquinto “Desmantelamiento y reinstalación del escudo nacional” (detail), 2008. Installation: 2 B&W photographs made with 6 laminated panels each, one wooden frame polyptych containing 50 B&W and color photographs, color video with sound 11’ 18’’. Overall dimensions (each of the 2 laminated photographs): 256 x 244 x 1.3 cm 100 13/16 x 96 1/16 x 1/2 inches. Courtesy Tercerunquinto, Proyectos Monclova, Galerie Perrotin. Photo: Agustín Estrada

RENZO PIANO The Purist

Courtesy City Project online.

KNOWN FOR: Pioneering the high-tech movement, defining postmodern design

Born: Genoa, Italy, 1937 Background: Engineering, architecture Education: Polytechnic University of Milan Lives in: Genoa, Italy; Paris, France; New York, New York Influence: Jean Prouvé Pritzker Prize: Awarded in 1998

APPROACH: Adaptive, functional, urban

NOTABLE PROJECTS Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France, 1978 Kasai International Airport, Osaka, Japan, 1994 The Fondation Beyeler, Basel, Switzerland, 1997 NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1997 Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome, Italy, 2002 The New York Times Building, New York, New York, 2007 California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, California, 2008 The Shard, London, England, 2012 Harvard Art Museums expansion, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2015 The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, New York, 2015

The Shard, London, completed in 2012, © Chris Martin.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

The Botín Center, Santander, Spain, completion date unknown The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles, California, expected completion in 2017 The Manhattanville campus of Columbia University, New York, New York, expected completion in 2016 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Athens, Greece, expected completion in 2016 Renzo Piano Tower I & II, San Francisco, California, completion date unknown One Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Australia, completion date unknown

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, expected completion in 2016.

EIGHTY SEVEN PARK

Eighty Seven Park, a planned 20-story tower, will replace the 10-story Howard Johnson Dezerland Hotel, originally known as Biltmore Terrace. Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, and WEST 8 Urban Design & Landscape Architecture are designing the project. With features such as a gym and spa, rooftop terrace, and an underground parking garage, the condo will be surrounded by a forest of 200 trees that will infiltrate the ground floor lobby, creating a connection between the outside and inside worlds. For more information: EightySevenPark@whitewallmag.com 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33154

ZAHA HADID The Innovator

Portrait by Brigitte Lacombe, courtesy of 1000 Museum.

KNOWN FOR: First woman to win a Pritzker Prize

Born: Baghdad, Iraq, 1950-2016 Background: Mathematics, architecture Education: American University of Beirut, Architectural Association School of Architecture Influence: Deconstructivist Pritzker Prize: Awarded in 2004

APPROACH: Non-rectilinear, distortion, angular, light

NOTABLE PROJECTS Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2003 Bridge Pavilion, Zaragoza, Spain, 2008 MAXXI, National Museum of the 21st Century Arts, Rome, Italy, 2010 Innovation Tower, Hong Kong, China, 2013 Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park, Seoul, South Korea, 2014 Wangjing SOHO, Beijing, China, 2014 Wangjing SOHO, completed in 2014.

UPCOMING PROJECTS

520 West 28th Street, New York, New York, completion expected in 2016 Astana Expo 17, Astana, Kazakhstan, completion expected in 2017 Danjiang Brige, New Taipei, Taiwan, completion expected in 2020) Al Wakrah Stadium, Al Wukair, Qatar, completion expected in 2022 1000 Museum, Miami, Florida, completion date unknown Central Bank of Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq, completion date unknown

Innovation Tower completed, in 2013.

520 WEST 28TH

The property's five-bedroom triplex penthouse just came on the market and comes in at 6,853 square feet with a 2,218 square foot terrace and two balconies. Penthouse 37, as it's called, offers a corner master suite, two master baths, windowed dressing rooms, and a sculptural staircase designed by Hadid connecting all three floors. It is also an ideal home for entertaining, with a 1,250 square foot great room and open plan kitchen with a refined dining area. For more information: 520W28th@whitewallmag.com 520 West 28th St, New York, NY 10001

JEAN NOUVEL The Rebel

KNOWN FOR: Every project being unique to its context, innovative forms, stretching boundaries of building technology and materials

Born: Fumel, France, 1945 Background: Architecture Education: National School of Fine Arts Lives in: Paris, France Influence: Claude Parent, Paul Virilio Pritzker Prize: Awarded in 2008

APPROACH: Unpredictable, rebellious, contextual, innovative

NOTABLE PROJECTS The Arab World Institute, Paris, France, 1987 Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art, Paris, France, 1994 Torre Agbar, Barcelona, Spain, 2004 The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2006 The Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid, Spain, 2005 Quai Branly Museum, Paris, France, 2006 Philharmonie de Paris, Paris, France, 2015

National Museum of Qatar, completion expected in 2016, © Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Artefactory.

UPCOMING PROJECTS National Museum of Qatar, Doha, Qatar, completion expected in 2016 The Louvre Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, completion expected in 2016 National Art Museum of China, Beijing, China, completion expected in 2017 One Central Park, Sydney, Australia, completion expected in 2018 53W53, New York, New York, completion expected in 2018

The Louvre Abu Dhabi, completion expected in 2016, © Ateliers Jean Nouvel, Artefactory.

53W53 Just steps from Fifth Avenue, and soaring high above The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), a tapering tower is slowly rising. Jean Nouvel’s audacity is unwearied in this new development dubbed 53W53, which features an uncommon diagonal structural system known as a “diagrid.” This gives the tower a unique zig-zagging pattern on its façade. The building is intended for mixed-use, offering private residences, commercial space, and an expansion for the adjacent museum. A myriad of conveniences for residents are planned, including special privileges at the museum like free admission and access to previews and film screenings, a private formal dining room, an in-building restaurant, a library, a wine-tasting room, a squash court, a golf simulator, a gym with a 75-foot lap pool, and a spa. The interiors will be designed by Thierry Despont and will feature materials like bronze, oak, custom back-painted glass, and marble. The opening of 53W53 is expected for 2018. For more information: 53W53@whitewallmag.com 53 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

NORMAN FOSTER The Visionary

Photo by Frederic Aranda.

KNOWN FOR: Pillar of high-tech architecture and structural style Founder of Foster+Partners

Born: Manchester, England, 1935 Background: Architecture Education: University of Manchester, Yale School of Architecture Lives in: London, England Influence: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Oscar Niemeyer Pritzker Prize: Awarded in 1999

APPROACH: Functional, technologically, innovative

NOTABLE PROJECTS HSBC—The Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank HQ, Hong Kong, China, 1986 City Hall, London, England, 2002 The Gherkin, London, England, 2004 The Millau Viaduct, Millau, France, 2004 Hearst Tower, New York, New York, 2006 Torre Cepsa, Madrid, Spain, 2008 Yacht Club of Montecarlo, Monaco, France, 2014 Yacht Club of Montecarlo, completed in 2014, © Nigel Young.

UPCOMING PROJECTS South Beach Residences, Singapore, completion expected in 2016 100 East 53rd Street, New York, New York, completion expected in 2017 Mexico City International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico, completion expected in 2020 Dubai Expo Pavilions, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, completion expected in 2020 Hermitage Plaza, Paris, France, completion expected in 2021 Hermitage Plaza, La Défense, expected completion in 2021, courtesy of Foster+Partners.

100 EAST 53RD STREET

Aby Rosen’s 100 East 53rd Street, designed with the British firm Foster + Partners, in collaboration with architect William T. Georgis, will mark the start of high-end residential living in Midtown Manhattan. Located beside Rosen’s Seagram Building, the 63-story tower's slender form and minimalist exterior is intended to provide a counterpoint to the Seagram’s bronze edifice. The 94 residencies will feature large floor-to-ceiling windows with mostly light tech wood and marble concrete raw material. The building will offer a private pool, spa, gym, and library, along with other public amenities, such as a food hall and a three-star restaurant. For more information: 100E53rd@whitewallmag.com 100 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022

INSIDER TIPS Eight leading art, culture, and lifestyle experts share how they enjoy Art Basel.

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JORIS LAARMAN: BITS & CRAFTS DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL Booth G31 June 13 - 19, 2016

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JULIEN LOMBRAIL CO-FOUNDER OF CARPENTERS WORKSHOP GALLERY Instagram: @carpentersworkshopgallery

#BestKeptSecret "Donati is the best Italian restaurant in Basel— old fashioned, elegant, and impeccable service. I love to book a table for lunch on the terrace where you can admire the Rhine river and the bridge." #SundayRoutine "I would love to tell you that I run on the shores of the Rhine, but it is a plan I never achieve to actually do. It’s highly recommended though. On Sunday, I usually visit the satellite fairs. I especially like VOLTA where I spot emerging artists before being exhibited in Art Basel, and costing much more." #FairFirstTimers "The Fondation Beyeler is THE must in Basel. Its permanent collection and exhibitions are always of the best quality. And, in its remarkable and simple architecture, Renzo Piano achieved the best natural lighting I have ever seen in a museum. The Rothko room is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I love having breakfast in its magnificent garden, facing a monumental Ellsworth Kelly sculpture." #InspoSpot "The Kunsthalle is where the art world meets. You will be around in-vogue collectors, and gallerists. I love to go there for dinner—on the terrace. We usually start with a table, and end up with 20 people. The Tinguely Fountain and the Richard Serra installation are very inspiring."

EVELINE DE PROYART SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CHRISTIE'S SWITZERLAND

#BestKeptSecret "I always try to visit galleries I do not know. Next time, I plan on discovering Angela Berney Fine Arts, who will unveil a unique collaboration between two completely different, yet complementary, points of view and periods in the art world: Claire Morgan, and Fine Oceanic and Eskimo Art. After a long day at the fair, do try the lemon pasta at the charming Bodega zum Strauss on Barfusserplatz!" #SundayRoutine "I generally do not stay at the fair until the Sunday, but should this happen, and should the weather be fine, I would certainly have a swim in the Rhine!" #FairFirstTimers "I first went to Art Basel in 2006, and since that time, I have the same routine. I drink a strong tea and wear the most comfortable shoes I own. Get in early, and get a map. Decide your path, and stick to it, otherwise you will feel lost! And do not think you can visit all the spots in one day! This time, do not forget to visit the Kunstmuseum, which has just reopened and features the ‘Sculpture on the Move 1946-2016’ show." #InspoSpot "Every time I go to Basel, I visit the Fondation Beyeler. I am looking forward to discovering the ‘Calder & Fischli/Weiss’ exhibition. I hope it will be as spectacular as the ‘Calder – Miró’ one from 2004. On top of that, I always find very nice original gifts at their bookshop."

MARC ZEHNTNER DIRECTOR OF THE VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM Instagram: @vitradesignmuseum

#BestKeptSecret "The Sandoase, an outdoor music lounge on the Rhine river where France, Germany, and Switzerland meet, opened in May and stays open until October. For a special cultural and architectural experience, visit Filter4, a former slow filter plant located on the Bruderholz in Basel—open on weekends only." #SundayRoutine "After a busy week, I like to relax on Sundays. I sleep in, have brunch with family and friends in a nice café, such as La Fourchette or Aktienmühle, and then, weather permitting, spend some time outdoors. I might visit an exhibition or drop by a friend’s house. In the evening, I like to cook and enjoy a nice family dinner at home." #FairFirstTimers "Take some time away from the fair fuss—enjoy a relaxing ride with the ferry over the Rhine river and visit some of the many fantastic museums in the city, such as the newly opened extension of Kunstmuseum Basel, or, of course, the just-open depot at the Vitra Campus, which displays the collection of the Vitra Design Museum, one of the most comprehensive collections of modern furniture design. You might also like to take a trip to the most amazing landscape and sculpture park, Kloster Schönthal." #InspoSpot "The flea market on Petersplatz on Saturdays is always a great inspiration for any type of goods which you haven’t been looking for."

Portrait by Flavien Prioreau.

MARTIN GUESNET HEAD OF ARTCURIAL EUROPE Instagram: @artcurial__

#BestKeptSecret "My favorite and ‘secret’ spot is the Cigar Room at the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois—a cozy place where people relax and savor their drinks in a comfortable setting. It’s a perfect place to debrief after a day spent at the fair!" #SundayRoutine "What I prefer on Sundays is ‘faire le marché’ at the Marché d'Aligre in Paris. I enjoy buying good products and ingredients to cook a nice diner for some friends. The Marché is like a fair, where people meet, discuss, negotiate, and taste good products. I like the atmosphere!" #FairFirstTimers "First choice you have to make is where to begin: ground floor or upstairs? Once this choice is done, relax, and take your time being curious! You can't see it all anyway, so concentrate on what you look at." #InspoSpot "After a good day, and having walked through Art Basel, I like to go to Colmar, France and contemplate Le retable d'Issenheim at the Unterlinden Museum. This amazing place, and its artworks, captivate me every time I look at it."

PATRICIA LOW FOUNDER OF PATRICIA LOW GALLERY

#BestKeptSecret "Since my first visit to Art Basel over 20 years ago, the slow motion movie sequence never changes: a large black gate opens, the car drives along a curvy little road. The moon lights the tall trees, and the shadow of a house reveals itself in an outline against a glorious garden. It's a Magritte tableau, inhabited by beautiful women, peacocks, and small dogs that greet you, is a place of hidden beauty where one rises to the sound of a rooster. There, breakfast is served facing a pond and a rose garden. Hidden in the forest, a gate reveals a clearing where deer look at you from a distance in an enchanted moment. This place exists—and is my secret Basel." #SundayRoutine "Luckily, the weather is usually nice during the week of Art Basel. Walking along both sides of the Rhine is a pleasant outdoor activity, with lots of people soaking up the sunshine, grilling, or chatting on a terrace. One can take the small wooden reaction [EJ1] ferries that glide from a cable across the river. Muenster is the most convenient of all four landings with the beautiful Muenster Cathedral right on the water. With its Roman and Gothic architecture and manicured cloisters, a visit there is a must. On the eastern landing, the Rheinweg promenade is very lively." #FairFirstTimers "Eat sausage with mustard in the outdoor plaza and drink champagne at least once a day! Basel being a chic affair, most women wear their best and strut down the aisles in their Louboutins, and saunter up and down the awful metallic stairs at LISTE, clutching their heavy Hermes bags. That's why the sausage and champagne breaks are mandatory—they keep you going!"

#InspoSpot “The Fondation Beyeler is probably one of the most beautiful museums in the world. Built by Renzo Piano, with my friend Sam Keller at its helm, the grounds are gorgeous, the permanent collections and exhibitions are stellar, and when one must rest, it’s on a sofa by Franz West. This year, the muchawaited expansion of the Kunstmuseum finally opens its doors, and the new building, Gegenwart, is presenting the inaugural exhibition “Sculpture on the Move,” showcasing sculptures in dialogue from WWII to today.”

PEGGY LEBOEUF SENIOR DIRECTOR AT GALERIE PERROTIN NYC Instagram: @peggynewyorkperrotin

#BestKeptSecret "Bodega Zum Strauss! An Italian restaurant best known for its lemon pasta." #SundayRoutine "The Art Basel party, as well as dining, dancing, and enjoying the Kunsthalle with the team once we are all done." #FairFirstTimers "Don't miss our booth!" #InspoSpot "The perfect harmony one can see is The Nympheas by Monet at Fondation Beyeler and the impression of the extension of the artificial lake. Another inspiring place near by Basel is the Goetheanum!"

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Photo by Börje MüllerNolasco.

PHILIPPE BISCHOF HEAD OF CULTURAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE CANTON OF BASEL-STADT Instagram: @philippebischof

#BestKeptSecret "If there was such a secret, I would probably not give it away. What I always recommend is the charming Concierge Bar and the delicious Thai restaurant Nordbahnhof (try the pepper leaves stuffed with tasty varieties), the award-winning design shop Matrix, and the beautiful Saturday market on Matthäusplatz." #SundayRoutine "No Sunday starts without drinking some strong coffee to get up, before eating an extended breakfast while reading the newspapers of the week prior. Later on, I’m meeting with friends and running for an hour." #FairFirstTimers "Don't miss the impressive variety of excellent museums—Schaulager, Vitra Design Museum, Fondation Beyeler, and the Kunstmuseum Basel. If you come in summer, absolutely take a swim in the Rhine—jump in at Museum Tinguely and float down to the Kaserne, enjoying the skyline that is growing higher every year. The mix of historical scenery and the contemporary architecture is mind blowing." #InspoSpot "The fascinating and beautiful three-countrieswalk from Voltaplatz through Huningue, over the European Bridge to Weil am Rhine—all along the Rhine river and the harbor. It’s an urban and post-industrial area, with some nice open-air bars and the cool restaurant Rostigen Anker. You’ll go through Switzerland, France, and Germany in 70 minutes. It is a lovely experience of open mind and cultural tolerance.”

Photo by Jonathan P. Levy.

NICOLAS BERNHEIM FOUNDER OF BERNHEIM BUREAU Instagram: @bernheim_bureau

#BestKeptSecret "The terrace of the Picobello Restaurant is a true hidden gem, perfectly located with a stunning view on the river, and most importantly, unknown to the tourists. It offers great simple Italian food and a nice wine selection. You can then go straight to the bar of Hotel Les Trois Rois, next door, to continue the evening with a Negroni." #SundayRoutine "To get away from the frenzy, I love to take my car and escape to the French countryside to see the famous Isenheim Altarpiece near Colmar. It’s on display at the Unterlinden Museum, which is 45 minutes away by car from the fair." #FairFirstTimers "I strongly recommend booking your hotel early, packing your most comfortable shoes, using an all-use traveler's blazer and an external battery charger for your phone. The fair obviously offers the best art perspective of any similar event during the year, but don't forget to hydrate at the Kunsthalle bar at night, and enjoy an overpriced bratwurst in the fair's courtyard." #InspoSpot "I really get inspired from the Unlimited section of the fair, curated by Gianni Jetzer. There is no better perspective into some artist's work than seeing it larger than life. My other inspiration spot is most definitely the Fondation Beyeler and its gorgeous Nymphea room."

ART FAIRS The ultimate guide to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s editions of Art Basel, Design Miami/ Basel, LISTE, VOLTA12, and SCOPE.

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APRIL 2016 MILANO PALAZZO BELGIOIOSO NEW OPENING MASSIMO DE CARLO OPENS A SECOND EXHIBITION SPACE IN MILANO.

MARCH 2016 HONG KONG PEDDER BUILDING NEW OPENING

2009 LONDON OLIVIER MOSSET, UNTITLED, 1987, ACRILIC ON CANVAS, 132 X 216 CM

ROB PRUITT, SAFE AND WARM, 2009, GLITTER AND ENAMEL ON CANVAS, 183 X 138 CM (DETAIL)

YAN PEI-MING, YOUNG EGON SCHIELE WITH PALETTE, 2016, OIL ON CANVAS, 130 X 100 CM (DETAIL)

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PALAZZO BELGIOIOSO, MILAN0, PHOTO BY GIOVANNA SILVA

MASSIMO DE CARLO OPENS HIS NEW GALLERY IN HONG KONG WITH AN EXHIBITION BY YAN PEI-MING.

MASSIMO DE CARLO OPENS HIS GALLERY IN LONDON WITH AN EXHIBITION BY ROB PRUITT.

1987 MILANO MASSIMO DE CARLO OPENS HIS FIRST GALLERY IN MILANO WITH AN EXHIBITION BY OLIVIER MOSSET.

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ART BASEL MESSE BASEL MESSEPLATZ 10 4005 BASEL SWITZERLAND

PUBLIC HOURS: Thursday, June 16: 11 Friday, June 17: 11 Saturday, June 18: 11 Sunday, June 19: 11

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GENERAL ADMISSION: Day Ticket: CHF 50 Evening Ticket (after 5 PM): CHF 28 Two-Day Ticket: CHF 85

Participating galleries

Oscar Tuazon, Rendering of Zome Alloy, 2016, courtesy of the artist and Art Basel.

Art Basel has been connecting the world’s foremost galleries, artists, experts, and patrons, serving as perhaps the most significant international meeting for the art world since 1970. Now, 46 years later, and with editions in Miami and Hong Kong, Basel’s 98,000 visitors last year suggests the Swiss mothership remains the most attended fair of all. The 2016 programming should easily uphold that status quo with its Unlimited sector, setting a record with 88 projects to be featured this year. Reserved to pieces too considerable in size for the fair’s traditional exhibiting booth, Unlimited will be showing large works by El Anatsui, James Turrell, Allison Knowles, William Kentridge, a reinterpretation of Sol Lewitt’s Structure with Three Towers by Haegue Yang, and a highly anticipated mimed performance sculpture by Davide Balula, among others.

The Film sector, curated by Cairobased Maxa Zoller, boasts an exclusive preview of Pierre Bismuth’s awaited Where is Rocky II?, the French artist’s decade-long hunt for Ed Ruscha’s fake rock in the Mojave desert in the 1970s; a documentary by Timothy Marrinan and Richard Dewey on the life and work of Chris Burden; and other works by Fiona Tan and Jonas Mekas. And in the Messplatz, it will be difficult to miss Zome Alloy, a site-specific installation by Oscar Tuazon. Modeled as a single-family house, it was built on the work of physicist, inventor, and solar engineer Steve Baer, one of the architects of Drop City, often referred to as the first hippie commune. The structure asks the viewer to question what a house should be.

Permanent Ticket: CHF 120 Students/Seniors: CHF 38 Combination Day Ticket (Art Basel + Design Miami/): CHF 70 Children (12 and under): free

Sol LeWitt, Black Styrofoam on Black Wall, 1993, courtesy of the artist and Conrad Fischer Galerie.

Pierre Bismuth, Where is Rocky II, courtesy of the artist, team (gallery, inc.), Jan Mot, and Christine Kรถnig.

DESIGN MIAMI/ BASEL HALL 1 SÜD MESSE BASEL MESSEPLATZ 4005 BASEL SWITZERLAND WWW.BASEL2016.DESIGNMIAMI.COM

Participating galleries

PUBLIC HOURS: Tuesday, June 14-Wednesday, June 15: 10 AM-8 PM Thursday, June 16-Friday, June 17: 10 AM-7 PM Saturday, June 18-Sunday, June 19: 11 AM-7 PM

GENERAL ADMISSION: Day Ticket: CHF 25 Day Ticket for Students/Seniors: CHF 20 Combination Day Ticket for Art Basel and Design Miami/Basel: CHF 70

Courtesy of DesignMiami/ Basel.

The 11th edition of Design Miami/ Basel seeks to re-affirm the thought leadership of its returning galleries. Special features will involve Friedman Benda’s solo presentation of Dutch designer Joris Laarman and Galerie Eric Philippe featuring furniture work by Axel Einar Hjorth and Paavo Tynell respectively. Look out for new participants such as MANIERA (Brussels), Gate 5 (Monaco), and artist André Sornay’s showing with Galerie Alain Marcelpoil (Paris). 2016 will also mark the return of the Swarovski Designers of the Future Award. Laureates of the second edition’s prize are sound designer Yuri Suzuki (from Japan, based in London), glass designer Anjali Srinivasan

(from India, based in Dubai), and multidisciplinary duo Studio Brynjar & Veronika (based in Berlin). The winners have been commissioned by the Austrian crystal company to create new works reflecting on the theme of “betterment.” These installations, premiering at the fair, constitute a proposal of ideal design for life and future living. The Design at Large section will focus on natural interior landscapes through the curative lens of Cabana Magazine founder and editor-in-chief, Martina Mondadori. Additionally, the Design Curio segment is returning with its largest edition yet, with designs ranging from fluorescent lighting to future workspaces, and many explorations of materials.

LISTE BURGWEG 15 4058 BASEL SWITZERLAND

PUBLIC HOURS: Tuesday, June 14-Saturday, June 18: 1 PM-9 PM Sunday, June 19: 1 PM-6 PM

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GENERAL ADMISSION: Day Ticket: CHF 20 Evening Ticket (after 8 p.m.): CHF 6 Reduced Day Ticket: CHF 10

Flaka Haliti, Detail, Amadou, 2015, photo by Sebastian Schröder, courtesy of LambdaLambdaLambda and LISTE.

Erkka Nissinen, Videos Without Ideas, 2014, Hd Video (1 min), Film still, courtesy of LISTE.

Since 1996, LISTE has played the role of counterpart to Art Basel by providing a highly respectable platform to new galleries and young artists. But “young and new” doesn’t translate to “novice or lacking in talent” in its 79 curated galleries. The works on view will demonstrate ambition and ability, with newcomers like Bernhard (Zurich), Bridget Donahue (New York), Ellis King (Dublin), LambdaLambdaLambda (Pristina), Laveronica (Modica), Gypsum (Cairo), and more. This year’s 11th edition of the fair’s performance project will examine different modes of individuation. The curatorial approach to this segment has enthralling potential. Instead of considering subjectivity along the lines of the 1960s performance movements revolving around body art and the search for sore authenticity, invited artists will seek the exact opposite—embracing the artificial, the jargon of neo-liberal wellness culture , exoticisms , me dia sur fac e s , and

resulting self-constructed energies and realities, all through various references, materials, and resources. These contrasts should be revealing. Also, this year’s edition will feature Kunsthalle Zürich’s “RATZ FATZ ZAUBER WAS – Fair and Fairy Tales,” a collection of children’s books from the post-war era, whose richness and delight in visual experimentation reached a peak in the 1970s. The museum’s original compilation reveals how the role of children books extends beyond the intimate sphere of the home to enter the social realm, with content charged in expectations and hopes, posing children as utopian matter.

VOLTA12 MARKTHALLE BASEL VIADUKTSTRASSE 10 4051 BASEL SWITZERLAND

PUBLIC HOURS: Monday, June 13: 2–7 PM Tuesday, June 14 –Saturday, June 18: 10 AM–7 PM

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Participating galleries

GENERAL ADMISSION: Day Ticket: CHF 18 Students: CHF 14

Derek Lerner, Asvirus 62, 2016, presented by Robert Henry Contemporary, Brooklyn, courtesy of VOLTA12.

Caroline Corbasson, Bending Space, 2016, presented by Galerie l’inlassable, Paris, courtesy of VOLTA12.

VOLTA’s selection through the years has proven to be a viable threshold to the world’s main international fairs, with a large majority of alumni graduating on to Frieze and Art Basel. Presently, the show is maturing, as artistic director Amanda Coulson notes, adding that while the fair “still represents emerging positions, [and] the exhibitor base has also adapted organically to include positions of global relevance.” Still taking place in Markthalle’s cupola, VOLTA12 will present exhibitors from 20 countries and 33 cities with projects by artists from over 40 nations. This year sees the biggest instance of brand retention yet with 90% of exhibitors returning, and just seven VOLTA first-timers: knoerle & baettig contemporary (Winterthur), Project ArtBeat (Tbilisi), Galerie l’inlassable (Paris), Causey Contemporary (New York), Anca Poterasu Gallery (Bucharest), SODA gallery (Bratislava), and taubert contemporary (Berlin). Make sure to check them out.

SCOPE CLARAHUUS WEBERGASSE 34 4058 BASEL SWITZERLAND

PUBLIC HOURS: Tuesday, June 14-Sunday, June 19: 11 AM-8 PM

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Participating galleries

GENERAL ADMISSION: Day Ticket: CHF 30 Students: CHF 20 VIP/Press preview Ticket: CHF 100 Platinum First View: CHF 150 VIP cardholders: free

Courtesy of SCOPE.

Lamberto Teotino, L'ultimo Dio, 2012, courtesy of WeGallery.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in Basel, and with over 75 art fairs spanning more than 15 years, SCOPE Art Show continues to bolster its position as a premier stage for international emerging contemporary art. This edition will mark the fair’s move to Clarahuus, three blocks from Messeplatz. The fair’s avantgarde multi-disciplinary programming has earned itself a reputation for boldness and surprise. Its intrepid tapping into the collective subconscious has proven potent in forecasting decisive new global visual trends. This year, 85 international exhibitors and 10 Breeder Program galleries are expected from over 20 countries including China, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Brazil, Italy, Iran, Russia, Turkey, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Germany, U.K., Spain, and Canada. Long-established as the original incubator for emerging work, SCOPE’s Breeder Program celebrates its 16th year of introducing new galleries to the contemporary market. A remarkable opportunity for exposure, Breeder Program alumni have included: Peres Projects, John Connelly Presents, Daniel Reich Gallery, Spinello Projects, INVISIBLE-EXPORTS, Seventeen, and Rokeby, among others.

MUSEUMS Outside of the fairs, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss these exhibitions on view this week.

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KATHARINA GROSSE JUNE 11- OCTOBER 9

Katharina Grosse, Ohne Titel, 2005, © Katharina Grosse und VG Bild-Kunst Bonn, 2016.

In celebration of Katharina Grosse, Museum Frieder Burda is hosting an exhibition in Baden-Baden from June 11-October 9. With Grosse’s paintings, the museum continues its series of monographic exhibitions from leading international artists. Grosse’s paintings, directed at every surface point of the room, including the walls, ceilings, and floors, are panel paintings that have expanded in size and shape to unseen dimensions. The works’ varying lines, shading, and spray paint use allows them to unfold in different ways, with blurred and unfocused pieces leaving a strong, indirect effect on the viewer.

Katharina Grosse, Ohne Titel, 2011, © Katharina Grosse und VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2016.

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CALDER & FISCHLI/WEISS MAY 29 – SEPTEMBER 4

The Fondation Beyeler will be presenting an exhibition devoted to the American instigator of the mobile, Alexander Calder, and the contemporary Swiss pair Peter Fischli and David Weiss, commonly known as Fischli/Weiss. The show’s focus will be on the fleeting, shaky, and exhilarating moments of fragile balance—a grand theme explored in the artists’ respective works, albeit formulated very differently. This survey will create a dialogue between these distinct formulations, perhaps proving that they are two sides of the same coin.

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SCULPTURE ON THE MOVE 1946–2016 APRIL 19-SEPTEMBER 18

Richard Serra, Pipe Prop, 1969, Kunstmuseum Basel, Geschenk der Max Geldner-Stiftung 2015, photo by Alex Delfanne © ProLitteris, Zürich.

The inauguration of the newly renovated and expanded Kunstmuseum will take place with “Sculpture on the Move 1946-2016”—an exhibit seeking to bridge sculptural art of the end of World War II with that of today. The dynamic evolution of the medium will be boldly revealed trough different facets, from its ease into abstraction to its new amalgamations of the mundane, and through the blurring of spatial and conceptual boundaries. Works by Albero Giacometti, Constantin Brâncuși, Louise Bourgeois, Pablo Picasso, Jean Tinguely, and Richard Serra will be on view, among others.

MORE ON THE WHITEWALLER APP Jeff Koons, Rabbit, 1986, photo by Nathan Keay © Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

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PUBLIC HOURS Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday: 11 AM-6 PM Thursday: 11 AM-8.30 PM Saturday-Sunday: 11 AM-5 PM ART BASEL HOURS June 13-14: 10 AM-8 PM June 15: 10 AM-12 AM June 16-17, June 19: 10 AM-8 PM June 18: 10 AM-12 AM

YNGVE HOLEN: VERTICALSEAT

MAY 13-AUGUST 14

Yngve Holen, Hater Headlight, 2016, photo by Philipp Hänger.

In "VERTICALSEAT," the Norwegian-German artist Yngve Holen will showcase an array of new sculptures, questioning human corporeality in all its subjectivity within the current context of technological acceleration and the culture of consumption. Industrial objects, almost inhuman in their futuristic sheen, are presented sliced open, or re-presented in ways that raise questions about how humans and the human-made objects reconfigure each other in our era.

ANNE IMHOF: ANGST JUNE 10 -AUGUST 21

In “Angst,” German artist, Anne Imhof is presenting the first act of an opera. The audacious new commission combines performance, painting, installation, and a live element that will extend over the duration of the exhibition. This performance is constructed through choreography of cryptic gestures, an abstract musical composition, sculptural elements, and the presence of various characters wandering through the exhibition. In the process, “Angst” troubles the boundaries of the body, time, and the transitory images created between them.

Anne Imhof, DEAL, 2015, MoMA PS1, New York, USA, photo by Nadine Fraczkowski.

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The museum continues its exploration of the role played by the cognitive senses in art, which are tactility honored this time in “Prière de Toucher - The Touch of Art.” One of the special highlights of the group exhibition will be Safari in Restauro, the live restoration of Jean Tinguely’s Le Safari de la Mort, which opened on April 18 and will continue throughout the summer. This original workshop project offers insights into conservation and restoration decision-making and measures, unveiling the important role of touch in the preservation of art.

MICHAEL LANDY: OUT OF ORDER JUNE 8-SEPTEMBER 25

The Museum Tinguely is also showing the first outside U.K. retrospective of British artist Michael Landy in “Out of Order.” Landy famously destroyed all of his personal belongings in 2001 during the performance Break Down, which took place in an empty shop on Oxford Street. Today, he fixatedly lives with the bare minimum, while his work deals with the function of art and artworks in society.

Michael Landy, Self-contained (Arm), 2003, © Michael Landy, image courtesy Thomas Dane Gallery, London.

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ZITA-ЩAPA: CHAMBER PIECE BY KATHARINA FRITSCH AND ALEXEJ KOSCHKAROW JUNE 12- OCTOBER 2

Robert Gober, Untitled, 1995-1997, photo by Tom Bisig, Basel © Robert Gober.

On view at Schaulager exhibition space is “Zita – Щapa. Chamber Piece by Katharina Fritsch and Alexej Koschkarow”—an installation developed from the close collaboration between German artist Katharina Fritsch and Belorussian artist Alexej Koschkarow. The show is staged in three distinct rooms, involving a particular interaction between sculptures and wall pieces, and an individual human presence. The sum of these elements form a distinctive visual environment filled with cultural references.

Schaulager Münchenstein Basel, photo by Tom Bisig, Basel © Robert Gober.

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ALEXANDER GIRARD: A DESIGNER’S UNIVERSE MARCH 12-JANUARY 29, 2017

Poncho, designed by Rudi Gernreich and Alexander Girard for the restaurant La Fonda del Sol, designed by Alexander Girard, New York, USA, 1961, photo by Charles Eamesl, Alexander Girard Estate, Vitra Design Museum.

“Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe” presents a retrospective of Italian-American architect and designer Alexander Girard. The designer was an unprecedented master at balancing colorful opulence with careful coordination. His numerous works on view draw on the museum’s holdings from Girard’s private estate, and include furniture, textiles, and sculptures, as well as numerous sketches, drawings, and collages—many of which have never been shown before.

Miller House, Columbus, Indiana, USA, Alexander Girard, 1953–1957, photo by Balthazar Korab, courtesy of The Library of Congress.

RESTAURANTS & BARS Get a taste for Swiss cuisine and cocktails from Basel’s fine dining and late-night scene.

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BAR ROUGE 105 meters in the air, Bar Rouge offers breathtaking views of Basel and a multifunctioning space that includes a bar, a lounge, and a nightclub. Guests can enjoy delicious c ocktails and tasty snacks, while art and culture meet in the middle for an unforgettable atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for an evening lounge, or a weekend club, Bar Rouge is the perfect spot.

Next to the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois’ restaurant Cheval Blanc, guests can enjoy Swiss and French specialties from Brasserie Les Trois Rois. With fresh regional ingredients from local markets, the brasserie offers consistent sumptuous flavors and rich creations by Chef Pablo Löhle, while offering a rare view of the Rhine, too.

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CHEVAL BLANC

JAY'S

Located in the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, Cheval Blanc is well known for Chef Peter Knogl’s artfully prepared dishes—much deserving of the restaurant’s 19 GaultMillau points and three Michelin stars. Enriched with Asian and Mediterranean influences, the French fare makes use of natural ingredients, creating a delicate balance of flavor, color, and aroma for its international set of diners.

Famous for its Indian food, Jay’s opened 16 years ago to provide a new dining experience for Indian cuisine in Basel. With a menu that changes regularly, and wine that perfectly complements its many spicy dishes, the restaurant is also known to provide guests with exemplary service, events, and catering..

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VOLKSHAUS

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The Volkshaus Basel, located in the heart of Basel at Claraplatz (and a very short walk away from Art Basel), offers some delightful details. Guests can enjoy the newly renovated 91-year-old building, its bar and brasserie, designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, three event halls for 500-seated guests, and a tree-covered courtyard. Enjoy French and Swiss dishes, as well as special cocktails, wine, and beer.

Located in a 1920s building once home to an electricity station in the St. Johannneighborhood, Volta Bräu opened in 2014 as a bar and brewery apart of Krafft Gruppe. Here, with an array of ales and lagers brewed in-house, guests can enjoy traditional craftsmanship—beers are neither pasteurized nor filtered, and are not treated with preservatives. Open six days a week, Volta Bräu also serves a variety of bar snacks, cocktails, and wine, both inside and outside in its sizeable garden.

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WERK 8

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Nestled inside an industrial building once home to a machine factory, WERK 8 is locatedin Basel’s southern Gundeldingen district. With 140 table seats, 80 bar seats, and 70 terrace seats, the restaurant serves both creative cocktails and a full menu, regardless of where you sit. Werk 8 is perfect for after-work fare or drinks, as the restaurant offers house-made infusions and syrups, creative classics, and urban street food.

Serving market fresh dishes with extra pizazz in the heart of Kleinbasel, Zum Goldenen Fass greets its guests with beautiful wooden tables, black metro tiling behind the bar, and an antique parquet floor. Charming touches fill the restaurant, while some sweet touches appear at the first floor in-house bar, Sääli, too. Sääli is only open for dinner, so be sure to make a reservation, and have a pre-dinner drink at the Fass-Bar next door.

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HOTELS From the historic to the newly designed, we share with you the very best in Swiss hospitality.

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HOTEL DER TEUFELHOF

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At The Teufelhof, visitors are situated in one of two buildings: the historic Art Hotel boasting nine rooms, and the modern Gallery Hotel with 24 rooms. The Art Hotel’s rooms are conceptualized as livein exhibitions, while the Gallery Hotel’s thematically arranged rooms periodically change. The Teufelhof ’s two in-house restaurants, Bel Etage and Atelier, complement the hotel’s surrounding café and bar, offering fine dining and light bites alike.

LES TROIS ROIS

The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is situated in the heart of the city where ships would dock at the nearby salt tower in the Middle Ages. Constructed in 1844 and restored between 2004-2006, the hotel offers guests an elegant and exquisite experience. The property boasts 101 rooms, seven conference rooms, a three Michelin star restaurant, Cheval Blanc, and their specialty brasserie — Brasserie Les Trois Rois.

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RADISSON BLU HOTEL

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The Radisson Blu Hotel offers several amenities of note: the 206 contemporary rooms face one of two inner courtyards; a large indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, sun terrace, and 24-hour fitness center a part of their Pool Inn Club; an in-house restaurant serving Italian specialties; and the lively Oval bar and lounge. For this edition of Art Basel, join guests at the hotel for live music in the Oval lounge on June 16 from 5:30-8:30 PM.

SWISSOTEL

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Enjoy unparalleled Swiss hospitality with the Swissôtel Le Plaza Basel’s spacious 238-room hotel. Make use of complimentary amenities, such as a morning newspaper and wifi, a visit to the sauna and steam rooms at Puerovel Sport, and a free mobility ticket for the duration of your stay to help you affordably navigate the city.

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EVENTS Whitewaller handpicks the top events taking place during Art Basel so that you can make sure you’re on the RSVP list.

MORE ON THE WHITEWALLER APP Youssef Nabil, Ali in Abaya, Paris, 2007, courtesy of Kreëmart, Bernardaud and Ladurée.

MONDAY, JUNE 13

11 AM

KREËMART PRESENTS YOUSSEF NABIL, "ARABIAN HAPPY ENDING" KREËMART will organize the happening “Arabian Happy Ending” for the duration of Art Basel with the presence of artist Youssef Nabil. The event explores political and social tensions in the Middle East through the sensation of sugar, depicted in a series of lustful scenes from Egyptian cinema. KREËMART will release a special-edition plate with Bernardaud and Guimauves with gold leaf from Ladurée at its Basel pop up, just minutes from LISTE and Wettsteinplatz.

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AWARD CEREMONY OF THE SWISS ART AWARDS & SWISS GRAND AWARD FOR ART / PRIX MERET OPPENHEIM 2016 For the second time, the Prix Meret Oppenheim will run parallel to Art Basel, before the opening of the SWISS ART AWARDS 2016 exhibition. This year, The Swiss Federal Office of Culture (FOC) honors three outstanding local cultural practitioners: curator Adelina von Fürstenberg, conceptual artist Christian Philipp Müller, and architect and author Martin Steinmann. Together, they will be celebrated with this edition’s winners.

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7:30 PM UNAIDS 2016 GALA ART BASEL SWITZERLAND Cartier and Hotel InterContinental Geneva return as partners for this year's gala to raise funds in support of UNAIDS' work to increase access to HIV prevention and treatment services worldwide. The event will be hosted by the Royal Highness Princess Eugenie of York, Nelson Mandela’s grandsons, Kwebu and Ndaba Mandela, and will host United Nation’s seventh secretary general, Kofi Annan, as its special guest. Cocktails commence at 7:30 PM, and dinner at 9 PM, which will be accompanied by an auction of exclusive design pieces led by Swiss art auctioneer Simon de Pury, and an after-party starts at 10:30 PM. 7:30 PM-12 AM Halle 1.2, Messe Basel 4005 Basel Access: By invitation only Youssef Nabil, Natacha Fume Le Narguile, 2000, courtesy of Kreëmart, Bernardaud and Ladurée.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14

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VOLTA12 EXHIBITOR AND COLLECTOR PARTY

ART BASEL FAIR PREVIEW

The fair is organizing a microbrewery and biergarten for its exhibitor and collector party at Volta Bräu located on the Voltastrasse across the street from the original VOLTA Basel venue, Voltahalle. The event will reunite all VOLTA exhibiting galleries, artists, and VIPs invited.

The fair’s preview will take place on Tuesday, June 14 and Wednesday, June 15, and is reserved to invited attendees only.

7 PM-12 AM Volta Braü Bar Voltastrasse 30 4056 Basel Access: VOLTA 12 VIP passes holders

Tuesday June 14, 2016: - First Choice Opening: 11 AM–3 PM - Preview Opening: 3 PM–8 PM Wednesday June 15, 2016 - VIP Opening, Day Two: 11 AM–3 PM - Vernissage: 3 PM–8 PM Messe Basel Messeplatz 10 4005 Basel Access: By invitation only; access with Art Basel VIP card

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KUNSTHALLE BASEL VERTICALSEAT

DAVIDOFF COCKTAIL RECEPTION

On the occasion of Yngve Holen’s exhibit at Kunsthalle "VERTICALSEAT ," the Berlinbased artist will launch his new issue of ETOPS (Extended Operations)—a magazine edited by Matthew Evans and designed by Per Törnberg about specialized industries today. The present Issue 3 is a travelogue about food and political ecology in the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountains.

The Davidoff Art Initiative (DAI) is launching the second Davidoff Limited Art Edition, featuring a specially commissioned video work by Jamaican-French artist Olivia McGilchrist. The DAI will offer an exclusive preview of the singlechannel video, as well as the Limited Art Edition 2016 cigar.

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7 PM-11 PM Brasilea Westquaistrasse 39 4057 Basel Access: By invitation only

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MORE ON THE WHITEWALLER APP Olivia McGilchrist, Still of from many sides, Davidoff Limited Art Edition 2016, courtesy of the Davidoff Art Initiative.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

7 PM

KUNSTHALLE BASEL PERFORMANCE The German-based artist Anne Imhof is presenting “Angst” at the Kunsthalle—a new multi-performance piece, constituting the first act of an opera. The performance comprises sculpture, sound, and installation, combined with wandering live elements (actors, amateurs, and trained performers). Spread over five hours, “Angst” will reach a pinnacle with all of its 11 characters appearing together throughout the night. 7 PM-12 AM Steinenberg 7 4051 Basel Access: Open to the public

Anne Imhof, DEAL, 2015, MoMA PS1, New York, USA, Photo by Nadine Fraczkowski.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

5 PM

VOLTA12 BASEL NACHT The satellite fair is hosting a second edition of Basel Nacht at Markthalle on the evening of Thursday, June 16 to celebrate the city of Basel, and notably, its people, which have hosted the fair since 2005. 5 PM-9 PM Markthalle Viaduktstrasse 10 4051 Basel Access: Tickets: $18 Free admission for the Clientele of Basel Nacht co-hosts

Basel Nacht at VOLTA11. Courtesy of VOLTA.

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BERLIN The Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art is taking place this summer, so add a day or two in the city to your itinerary this week. We share with you where to go, what to see, and where to stay.

THE SCOOP GABRIELE HORN Director of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art By Katy Donoghue

The ninth edition of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, which opened June 4 and is on view through September 18 across a variety of locations, is curated by New York-based collective DIS, and is composed of Lauren Boyle, Solomon Chase, Marco Roso, and David Toro. We spoke to the director of the Berlin Biennale, Gabriele Horn, about the theme of this edition, which explores the paradoxes of today’s global, consumerist-driven, politically-engaged, and data-driven society. WHITEWALLER: Since its inception, the aim of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art has been to attract attention to less-established and younger artists, and to create an open space for experimentation. How do you maintain that goal? GABRIELE HORN: To me, this is a mindset rather than a matter of age. The Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art has always engaged in fostering new concepts and has been open to experiments. To show recent artistic positions, and to engage the new, is what keeps the Berlin Biennale interesting. Staying open-minded is a cornerstone in our working practice, and I am looking forward to keeping this approach up for future Berlin Biennales. WW: This year’s Berlin Biennale focuses on the paradoxes of 2016, globally: “the virtual as the real, nations as brands, people as data, culture as capital, wellness as politics, happiness as GDP.” How do the different venues of the ninth Berlin Biennale showcase these concerns?

GH: All of this year’s Berlin Biennale venues provide a touch of what DIS calls "paradessences". This expresses a combination of characteristics that are paradoxical and at the same time, essential to our life. Pariser Platz was the point of departure for DIS’ research. This is where Akademie der Künste is located—one of the venues. Pariser Platz is a public space, a tourist attraction, and right in front of Brandenburger Gate. At the same time, it is surrounded by mostly unseen centers of

Portrait by Karin Müller.

corporate and national power. The ESMT building is the former GDR state council building, where global future managers are being educated today. Another venue is the Feuerle Collection. As a private collection accessible to the public, this venue represents the development of private collections’ increasing influence on the public art scene. A special space is the sightseeing boat Blue-Star of Reederei Riedel, where tourists become art visitors and vice-versa as the boat takes off. And as always, KW Institute for Contemporary Art is also a Berlin Biennale venue. WW: A three-week workshop intent on creating an intelligence agency for the Post War on Terror era entitled DISCREET, created by Armen Avanessian and Alexander Martos, will take

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Speculative Ambience, 2016, video still, produced by Iconoclast, courtesy of the Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art.

place this month. How are you seeing artists specifically creating work around this issue? GH: To name a few, there is, for example, the work Autonomy Cube (2015) by Trevor Paglen and Jacob Appelbaum. It is a sculpture, which turns the room in which it is installed into an open wireless access network, a secure hotspot (network ID: Autonomy Cube). For users who join the network, Paglen and Appelbaum provide a service of anonymizing their traffic, routed through Tor, a service seeking to anonymize data worldwide. Ar tist Camille

Henrot addresses topics of fishing and scamming, and uses an invasion of her privacy as a starting point for her work. In Office of Unreplied Emails (2016), she reacts to the overstrung tone of e-mails in which environmentalists, politicians, and activist groups, whose causes she had supported, demanded for more of her help. Still in favor of each of the groupsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; causes, Henrot proposes emotional responses to the pushy e-mails, and addresses modes of information distribution by using exaggerating calligraphy.

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#BestKeptSecret "Culture spot—the James Turrell Light installation in the chapel of the Dorotheenstädtische Cemetery. It is still one of those cultural gems not very known. Food spot—Dottir, a small restaurant in Mitte, whose kitchen is run by the young talented chef Elisa Eliasdottir (the niece of the renowned artist Olafur Eliasson)." #SundayRoutine "I like to wake up early and go for a run in the Tiergarten park or along the Spree river. Then, I either go for a late breakfast at Einstein Coffee in Kufurstenstrasse or for brunch at the Soho House. In the afternoon, I either go see a museum show at the Hamburger Bahnof for contemporary art or or I go watch a movie at Babylon Kino, which is one of the oldest theaters in Berlin. I usually end up having an early bite in my neighborhood in Mitte at Monsieur Vuong or at Mogg Deli." #FairFirstTimers "The Ehemalige Judische Maedchenschule in Augustrasse. This former Jewish girl’s school has been converted by the Berlin-based gallerist Michael Fuchs a few years ago into a center for art and gastronomy after it was left abandoned for decades."

#InspoSpot "The Sammlung Erika Hoffman—a tour of the Hoffmann Collection is a very special cultural experience. Erika and Rolf Hoffmann lived and worked there, surrounded by their collection, for 40 years. Since the death of her husband in 2001, Erika Hoffmann has continued to welcome people into her home and workspace every Saturday."

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#BestKeptSecret "The triangular ‘square’ between Auguststrasse & Gipsstrasse in Berlin, Mitte is a gem of a spot to relax while touring the area. The bookstore Do You Read Me is around the corner, and architecture firm Chipperfield's Kantine is also in the area. Jaqueline Huste's Wolfen boutique with hand-knit sweaters is up the street, along with various cafés, bars, and endless shopping and cultural hotspots. Two favorites are the Jüdische Maedchenschule and the Hay Design Emporium." #SundayRoutine "I’ll go see the current exhibition at Hamburger Banhof and take a stroll along the Landwehr Canal, just off the Admiralsbrücke in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin." #FairFirstTimers "Experience the architectural differences and feelings between the former West & East Berlin. Each district has its own look and feel, which is defined by the history of the city." #InspoSpot "I love the incredible private art collections and spaces which are emerging in Berlin. My favorites include the Haubrock Foundation , The Feuerle Collection, and the Sammlung Boros."

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Speculative Ambience, 2016, produced by Iconoclast, courtesy of Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art.

The 9th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, “The Present in Drag,” opens June 4 and is on view through September 18. Curated by DIS (Lauren Boyle, Solomon Chase, Marco Roso, and David Toro), the exhibition explores the paradoxes of today’s digital condition: virtual vs. real, issues of privacy, cultural capital, national branding, economic moods, and more. “The Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art has always engaged in fostering new concepts and been open to experiments. To show recent artistic positions and to engage the new is what keeps the Berlin Biennale interesting,” Berlin Biennale director Gabriele Horn said.

The exhibition takes place over multiple venues through the city: Akademie der Künste, ESMT European School of Management and Technology, The Feuerle Collection, KW Institute for Contemporary Art, and the Blue-Star sightseeing boat of Reederei Riedel. Several participatory projects further engage with the public, including a threeweek workshop, “DISREET,” created by Armen Avanessian and Alexander Martos, an app for citizens who are blind or visually impaired by Antoni Abad, and open workouts on the terrace of Akademie der Künste by Nik Kosmas.

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Idris Khan, ‘Rhythms’, April 30 to June 25, 2016, installation view, courtesy of Galerie Thomas Schulte.

Galerie Thomas Schulte will present Idris Khan’s “Rhythms,” which includes several paintings on glass, aluminum, and paper, and a large new sculpture, Beginning, too. Superimposed text, through repeated layers of language and numbers, allow for Khan’s latest works to address big issues pertaining to art, time, and memory through the means of abstraction, appropriation, and repetition.

DANIEL BUREN: TRIPTYCH: A WORK IN SITU APRIL 30 -JUNE 25

For Daniel Buren’s exhibition “Triptych: A Work in Situ,” viewers can enjoy the gallery’s large window transformed with Buren’s signature use of colorful stripes, drawing the attention away from “art as object,” and highlighting the neutralizing effect of patterned, abstract, anonymous, banal, or non-referential works.

Photo-souvenir: Triptychon: Eine Arbeit in situ, 2016, courtesy of Daniel Buren and Galerie Thomas Schulte, photo by Sergio Belinchon.

GALLERIES MICHAEL FUCHS GALERIE AUGUSTSTRASSE 11 10117 BERLIN GERMANY +4930 220 025 50

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CUL DE SAC

29 APRIL–25 JUNE

Tomi Ungerer, Untitled, 2013, courtesy of Michael Fuchs Galerie.

Michael Fuchs Galerie is showing Tomi Ungerer’s “Cul de Sac”—an exhibition devoted to the artist’s insatiable curiosity that allows for a relatable merge of “playing ability and an independent transformation” for viewers of all ages. The works on view date back to the 1950s, and consist of colorful combinations of photo cutouts and plastic assemblages of everyday objects.

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CONTEMPORARY FINE ARTS GROLMANSTRASSE 32/33 10623 BERLIN GERMANY +4930 88 77 71 67

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ANSELM REYLE: KERAMIK

APRIL 29-JUNE 25

Anselm Reyle, Et la nuit se tombe..., 2016, courtesy of Contemporary Fine Arts.

Anselm Reyle’s solo exhibition “Keramik” includes a series of ceramics in different sizes, and with intense colors, structures, and glazes, derived from the same style of his well-known Fat Lava. Through an appreciation for defectiveness, Reyle presents all vases with cracks or deformities in the body or neck, preserving the imperfections that other artists typically hide.

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BOROS COLLECTION

Christian and Karen Boros are unveiling their second exhibition of works from their private collection of contemporary art. 130 pieces by 23 artists range from the early 1990s up until today, including several new acquisitions, and are presented in a WWII bunker space in BerlinMitte. Site-specifics works by Klara Lidén, pictures by Thomas Ruff, and a tree by Ai Weiwei are seen, among others, are on view in the six-room bunker.

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THEA DJORDJADZE: LISTENING THE PRESSURE THAT SURROUNDS YOU

APRIL 30 -JUNE 25

Thea Djordjadze, Installation views: listening the pressure that surrounds you, April 30-June 25, 2016, courtesy of Sprüth Magers, Berlin.

Exploring the interior, Thea Djordjadze presents “listening the pressure that surrounds you” at Sprüth Magers. The first part of the installation shows a light filtered through Plexiglas and mounted on a window, which casts a thin haze of blue, yellow, and green hues. Connected by a tunnel of stainless steel plates, the second installation space offers a light casting hues from a window, with three of the windows featuring sculptures made of raw steel plates and piano hinge, and an elaborate construction of untreated wood.

ALEXANDRE SINGH: THE SCHOOL FOR OBJECTS CRITICIZED AE

APRIL 30 -JUNE 25

Alexandre Singh, Installation views: ‘The School for Objects Criticized AE’, April 30-June 25, 2016, courtesy of Sprüth Magers, Berlin.

Alexandre Singh presents “The School for Objects Criticized AE,” showing the artist’s playfully investigative spirit through: conceptual collages seen in Assembly Instructions (2008-12); a gothic novella about the founder of Adidas, which is presented through The Marque of the Third Stripe (2007); and a three-hour play reimagining the creation of the world in The Humans (2013-14).

CRAIG KAUFFMAN: WORKS FROM 1962 - 1964 IN DIALOGUE WITH FRANCIS PICABIA AND MARCEL DUCHAMP

APRIL 30 -JUNE 25

In “Works from 1962-1964 in dialogue with Francis Picabia and Marcel Duchamp,” works from the Craig Kauffman Estate were selected to create a show of paper and plastic pieces from the 1960s that examines the abstract female—a precursor to his later three-dimensional wall works. Sensual collages and drawings from 1961-63 are included, as well as a few favorites: The Bride Stripped Bare by her Bachelors, Even (1915-23), and Nude Descending A Staircase (1937).

Craig Kauffman, Installation views: Works from 1962 - 1964 in dialogue with Francis Picabia and Marcel Duchamp, April 30-June 25, 2016, courtesy of Sprüth Magers, Berlin.

HOTELS SOHO HOUSE BERLIN

Courtesy of Soho House Berlin.

Set within a restored Bauhaus building in the Mitte district, this private member club and hotel offers 65 rooms, 20 apartments, four lofts, a full Cowshed spa and gym, rooftop pool, screening room, four bars, an excellent Italian restaurant, Cecconi’s, which is open to the public, and The Red Room—a live music and events space in the basement. Soho House Berlin also offers The Store on the lower levels —a place to eat, relax, and shop, open to both the members and the public. The unique space is filled with colorful rugs and furniture, burning candles and playing records, and everything that you see, experience, or relax on is for sale. TORSTRASSE 1 10119 BERLIN +4930 405 04 40 W W W.SOHOHOUSEBERLIN.COM

DAS STUE

Courtesy of Das Stue.

This elegant hotel, originally built in the 1930s and designed by German architect Johann Emil Schaudt, boasts open spaces and an overall minimalist design. Under artistic direction by Patricia Urquiola, the cocktail bar, lobby, and restaurant interiors were finalized by LVG Arquitectura. The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, glass sauna, gym, library lounge, and two restaurants. Chef Paco Perez leads Das Stue’s two dining experiences —The Casual, and the one Michelin star restaurant Cinco —with exquisite dishes. DRAKESTRASSE 1 10787 BERLIN +4930 311 72 20 W W W.DAS-STUE.COM

August Sander: Ingenieur und Werbeleiter. Photo © Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur - August Sander Archive, Köln; PRO LITTERIS 2016, courtesy of Manifesta 11.

ZURICH Close to Basel, Zurich is worth a visit while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in Europe this June. Check out whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on view, where to stay, and what to do from our Zurich-based Insiders.

THE SCOOP MATHIAS RASTORFER Galerie Gmurzynska's director on keeping art surprising By Charlotte Boutboul

works by Fernand Léger, Wifredo Lam, Yves Klein, and Robert Indiana, to name but a few.

Mathias Rastorfer, the longtime director of the reputable Galerie Gmurzynska, shared with us his concerns on the dangers of over marketing art, and told us about his programming for Art Basel’s revels this year.

WW: Can you tell us about the “Kurt Schwitters: Merz” exhibition and “Jani Leinonen: Art in the Park” that you’ll be showing at Galerie Gmurzynska this summer? MR: Regarding Zaha Hadid’s transformation of our entire gallery space on Paradeplatz in Zurich (of which an excerpt is shown at Art Basel), we have been working with Zaha before her death on the details of this architectural homage of hers to the famous Kurt Schwitters. Not only did she design the entire exhibition architecture, she also selected with us the works by Kurt Schwitters to be hung in the space she created. The exhibition of Jani Leinonen at the Baur au Lac gardens, “Art in the Park,” features sculptures created especially for this show by the successful young Finnish artist. Scatter shelf. Photo by Tom Powel. Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Oki Sato/nendo inc.

Portrait by Masayuki Hayashi. Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Oki Sato/nendo inc.

WHITEWALLER: What works will you be bringing to Art Basel this year?

MATHIAS RASTORFER: There will be two curated centerpieces in addition to some highly important individual modern masters and contemporary classic works. One entrance to the booth will show three highly important Joan Miró sculptures, juxtaposed with Miró paintings and collages. At the other entrance, there will be a Zaha Hadid’s recreated architecture exhibition based on Kurt Schwitters’s famous “Merzbau” for our MERZ exhibition running parallel to Art Basel at our Zürich space. Highlights for the central section of the booth will be previously unseen

The pieces play with appropriation of wellknown advertising and street signs to convey critical messages on consumption. The signs, placed all over the park, look so familiar to us from advertising, that the true meaning only becomes apparent at second look. WW: What makes a gallery stand out as relevant for you today?

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MR: In a truly global art market, the most important is to distinguish oneself as an expert in your field, and being able to present the unexpected. Meaning, avoiding the trap of over-marketing the art to the degree that it becomes predictable (like fashion brands such as Gucci or Prada) with the same objects in all its stores all over the world. Art is unique and the way to exhibit it should be just as unique. WW: You've voiced criticism on marketing becoming a dominant force in establishing artists and affecting the art market. Why is that problematic? MR: Our concern is to maintain art as something unique and magic versus art that becomes a merchandise to invest in. Art has always been “also” an investment, but it has first and foremost been something that was studied and researched by experts, critics, museum curators, and galleries, as well as collected by connoisseurs and collectors. Art has always taken time to be understood, evaluated, and should be seen as a long-term commitment. Today’s danger is that it is seen as a short-term investment with a quick high appreciation, with a value being established by numerical means only, such as auction results. The problem with this is twofold. First, such quickly established markets for individual artists often disappear just as quickly. Second, such an approach raises the wrong expectations on the part of the buyer to be solely an investor and not a collector. This creates almost two parallel art worlds: The collectors’ and connoisseurs’, and that of the buyers and investors. WW: What would be your advice to a keen collector lacking in connoisseurship?

Cabbage chair. Courtesy of Friedman Benda and Oki Sato/nendo inc.

MR: As the mega collector Peter Ludwig once said: "I only buy from galleries (not auction houses) that I know and trust. I can always go back to them if I have a problem." Build a trusting relationship with a gallery that has shown a long-term continuation with a program for which they are the experts.

INSIDER TIPS

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#BestKeptSecret "Badi Enge, Zurich (Seebad Enge) is one of the best spots to swim, eat, drink, and enjoy the cosmopolitan city life of Zurich in a wonderful, relaxing spirit." #SundayRoutine "I usually visit some galleries and some museums, and walk along the Zurich See (Lake Zurich) to get some fresh air. Last year, I tried to walk each Sunday in the Wanderkarte of the DADA historical venues to see where they lived, worked, and published." #FairFirstTimers "Try to book your hotel ahead of time. Take some very good sneakers since you are walking miles and miles due to the huge amounts of venues."

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#InspoSpot "Being at the ETH, the famous architectural school, and feeling the huge legacy of founder Semper, since my major was Architecture."

#WhereToEat "Kronenhalle is still undoubtedly the best art restaurant in Switzerland, with lamps by Diego Giacometti and great art. Alpenrose has very Swiss food with a great atmosphere." #HappyHour "There is Tina Bar, where you are allowed to smoke. Badi Enge is a place to swim and drink. And Longstreet, originally a brothel, during Art Basel, the art world takes it over." #NewArtSpot "The Saltz restaurant is the hottest restaurant in town designed by Rolf Sachs, newly opened this spring at the Dolder Grand Hotel." #TopArtSpot "I would suggest the Migros Museum as one of the most cutting-edge contemporary art museums run by its ambitious director, Heike Munder, and chief-curator, Raphael Gygax. They’ve hosted legendary solo shows by Markus Schinwald, Cory Arcangel, Josephine Meckseper, and Karla Black."

BIENNALE MANIFESTA 11 KUNSTHALLE ZÜRICH MIGROS MUSEUM FOR CONTEMPORARY ART LIMMATSTRASSE 270 LIMMATSTRASSE 268 8005 ZURICH 8005 ZURICH W W W.M11.MANIFESTA .ORG

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HELMHAUS, LIMMATQUAI 31 8001 ZURICH DATES: June 11-September 18

GENERAL ADMISSION: Day Ticket: CHF 30 (CHF 25 with ZürichCARD) Three-day Ticket: CHF 50 (CHF 45 with ZürichCARD) Season pass: CHF 150

The 11th edition of the far-reaching, nomadic biennial is to take place in Zurich. The choice of the Swiss city seems to be informed by two correlated factors: Zurich is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its native intellectual movement, Dadaism, which, evidently, as one of the most radical artistic currents to ever exist, can’t be ignored by a progressive event like Manifesta; and Zurich at this specific period, during 1916, was known for being one of the only neutral cities, and the most hospitable to revolutionaries of all kinds, offering asylum to intellectuals and activists from around the world. This open-minded attitude has never left the city, which is still

today one of the most open in Europe, but also the most economically and technologically advanced. This background offers a perfect platform to explore global issues relating to processes of urbanization, urban space, and society, while reassessing the role art can play within these concepts. Manifesta 11 has chosen video and conceptual artist Christian Jankowski as its curator, notably for his artistic investigation principles: collaboration, the inclusion of new, non-art-professional audiences, and the reflection on mass-media formats.

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MUSEUMS & HAUSER & WIRTH HAUSER & WIRTH LIMMATSTRASSE 270 ZURICH 8005 +4144 446 80 50

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DAVID SMITH: FORM IN COLOUR

JUNE 12-SEPTEMBER 18

“Form in Colour” shows work by American sculptor, painter, draughtsman, and great innovator of European modernism, David Smith. The show will focus on the late years of Smith, between 1958 and 1964, which were characterized by prolificacy. A selection of painted steel sculptures and spray-paint works, highlighting Smith’s objective to merge the concerns of two- and threedimensional media, will be presented.

SCHWITTERS MIRÓ ARP JUNE 12-SEPTEMBER 18

“Schwitters Miró Arp” is celebrating Dada’s 100th anniversary in its city of birth through the first-ever comprehensive exhibition, reuniting Kurt Schwitters, Joan Miró, and Hans Arp. Inspired by Cubism, these three artists were united by the impulse to renew art through experimentation, collage, and assemblage, confronting a war-ravished Europe struggling to find a valid identity, with new powerful radical ideas.

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CELEBRATING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF DADAISM KURT SCHWITTERS: MERZ EXHIBITION AND INSTALLATION BY ZAHA HADID JUNE 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SEPTEMBER 30

Courtesy of Galerie Gmurzynska.

Galerie Gmurzynska is having a dual celebration of both the great dadaist Kurt Schwitters and the late architect Zaha Hadid. A total of 60 works by Schwitters, inspired by his Merzbau (the most famous of his altered interiors), will be shown within a Zaha Hadid installation. Hadid actively participated in the selection of works by the artist to be hung in the space she created. A catalogue with essays by Norman Rosenthal, Siegfried Gohr, Jonathan Fineberg, and Werner Schmalenbach will also be produced as part of the exhibition.

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HOTELS BAUR AU LAC

Courtesy of Baur au Lac.

Baur au Lac, overlooking the Lake Zurich, and the famous Swiss Alps, was established in 1844. Its location, just a short walk from the Bahnhofstrasse shopping area and the Paradeplatz financial district, offers a prime resting space. With its breathtaking views from the fitness room, a terrace, and suites with Bluetooth sound systems, the hotel also boasts two high-end restaurants. TALSTRASSE 1 ZURICH 8001 SWITZERL AND +4144 220 50 20 W W W.BAURAUL AC.CH

THE DOLDER GRAND Photo by Zeljko Gataric, courtesy of The Dodler Grand.

The Dolder Grand has gorgeous views of the Swiss Alps and Lake Zürich, and is set within a stately building dating back to 1899. Located just 2.3 kilometers from the Kunsthaus Zürich art museum, the cozy hotel offers rooms available for upgrade to include balconies, whirlpool bathtubs, saunas, or butler services. Take advantage of the free shuttle bus service and indoor pool, and enjoy the two restaurants, which include a seasonal dining terrace, lounge, and bar with live piano music. KURHAUSSTRASSE 65 ZURICH 8032 SWITZERL AND +4144 456 60 00

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EVENTS JUNE 9–10

JUNE 14

9 AM

6 PM

MANIFESTA 11 PREVIEW DAYS

DAN HOLDSWORTH SOLO EXHIBITION

Manifesta 11, the European Biennale of Contemporary Art is open to the public from June 11 to September 18 in Zurich, Switzerland. Curated by German artist Christian Jankowski, a press and professional preview will take place on Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10 at its Pavillon of Reflections, Löwenbräukunst & Helmhaus, Cabaret der Künstler Zunfthaus Voltaire Bar/Café and Performance Hall venues, before the official public opening on June 11.

Presented by Audemars Piguet and by invitation only, guests can enjoy the solo exhibition by Dan Holdsworth: “A Future Archaeology” at SCHEUBLEIN + BAK, which also coincides with the world premier of the artist’s “Continuous Topography” series. In Zurich, the cocktail hour at SCHEUBLEIN + BAK will allow guests to see Holdsworth’s multimedia work.

9 AM-8 PM Löwenbräukunst Limmatstrasse 270 8005 Zurich

6 PM Scheublein + Bak Schloss Sihlberg, Sihlberg 10 Zurich 8002 Access: By invitation only

Helmhaus Limmatquai 31, 8001 Zurich Cabaret der Künstler – Zunfthaus Voltaire Spiegelgasse 1, 8001 Zurich Pavillon of Reflections Am Bellevue / Utoquai, 8001 Zurich Access: For accredited press & professionals; access also with Art Basel VIP card

From Dan Holdsworth's series "Continuous Topography," courtesy of Audemars Piguet.

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COVER CREDITS

ART BASEL

Chun Kwang-Young, Aggregation 16-JA10(Star2), 2016 mixed media with Korean Mulberry paper, 160 cm./ 63 in. diameter courtesy of the artist and Landau Fine Art, Montreal Canada & Meggen Switzerland

DESIGN MIAMI/ BASEL Courtesy of Design Miami/

FONDATION BEYELER

Peter Fischli David Weiss Rat and Bear (Sleeping), 2008 wool, fabric and electric motor, two parts: 82 x 37 x 27 cm, 88 x 48 cm Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid © Peter Fischli David Weiss photo: Fischli/Weiss Archive, Zurich exhibition: "Alexander Calder & Fischli/Weiss" at Fondation Beyeler

KUNSTHALLE BASEL

Yngve Holen, Installation view VERTICALSEAT, view on CAKE, 2016 and Window seat 10–21 A, 2016, Kunsthalle Basel, 2016. Photo: Philipp Hänger courtesy of Yngve Holen; Galerie Neu, Berlin; Modern Art, London; Neue Alte Brücke, Frankfurt/M.

KUNSTMUSEUM

Courtesy of Kunstmuseum Basel

KAWS

KAWS, Good Intentions, 2015 wood, 237.8 x 119.61 x 97.52 inches, on view at Yorkshire Sculpture Park photo by © Jonty Wilde

UNLIMITED

William Kentridge, Notes Towards a Model Opera, 2014-15 three channel HD film, edition of 9, 10 mins 40 secs courtesy of William Kentridge, Goodman Gallery, Galleria Lia Rumma and Marian Goodman

SOHO HOUSE BERLIN

VITRA DESIGN MUSEUM Courtesy of Vitra Design Museum photo by Julien Lanoo

VOLTA12

VOLTA Basel at Markthalle, courtesy of Nicholas Winter Photography

YOUSSEF NABIL FOR KREËMART

Youssef Nabil, Natacha Fume Le Narguile, 2000 edition 1/150, 2016 courtesy of Kreëmart, Bernardaud and Ladurée

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