The 45th edition of Art Basel in Basel closed on Sunday, June 22, 2014, with galleries reporting exceptionally strong sales throughout the week and across all levels of the market, as Art Basel once again confirmed its position as one of the most important annual art events, and as the central meeting point for the international art world.
Art Basel, whose Lead Partner is UBS, presented 285 galleries from 34 countries across the six sectors of the show, exhibiting the work of over 4,000 artists. The show attracted a record attendance of 92’000 over the six show days – 6’000 more than last year.
Elusive was on the ground in Basel these days to provide you with exclusive photography from both the pre-opening and the vernissage.
Photos by Ioannis Martinis
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