Art Basel confirms return of buyers in Switzerland

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: Switzerland

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Art Basel confirms return of buyers in Switzerland

Switzerland hosted thousands of collectors, gallerists, and artists on June 16 in Basel during the preview days of Art Basel. The global art market is showing signs of recovery, reaching nearly $60 billion in 2025 according to the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report. Noah Horowitz, CEO of Art Basel, highlighted this market improvement.

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