Art Basel Exhibitors Revealed for Its Swiss Fair, Hungarian Artist Dóra Maurer Dies at 89

Morning Links for February 19, 2026

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland has announced the 290 exhibitors from 42 countries participating in its 2026 edition, including 21 first-time exhibitors from places like the Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Additionally, Hungarian artist, filmmaker and curator Dóra Maurer, a defining figure of the Hungarian neo avant-garde, has died at the age of 89.

Why it matters

Art Basel is one of the most prestigious and influential art fairs in the world, and the announcement of its exhibitor list provides insight into the current state and direction of the global art market. Dóra Maurer's passing also marks the loss of a pioneering figure in experimental art from Hungary.

The details

The 2026 edition of Art Basel in Basel will feature 290 exhibitors from 42 countries, with 21 first-time participants. The fair's Unlimited sector, showcasing large-scale projects, will be curated by Ruba Katrib, and the Premiere sector is expanding to 17 presentations. Public commissions by artists Nairy Baghramian and Ibrahim Mahama will also be featured. Meanwhile, Hungarian artist Dóra Maurer, known for her experimental films, photographs, prints, paintings and graphic works, has died at the age of 89 in Budapest.

  • Art Basel in Basel will take place from June 18 to 21, 2026.
  • Dóra Maurer passed away on February 14, 2026.

The players

Art Basel

One of the world's most prestigious and influential art fairs, held annually in Basel, Switzerland.

Dóra Maurer

A Hungarian artist, filmmaker and curator who was a defining figure of the Hungarian neo avant-garde, known for her experimental works exploring the perception of seriality and movement.

Ruba Katrib

The curator of Art Basel's Unlimited sector, which showcases large-scale projects.

Nairy Baghramian

An artist whose public commission will be featured at the 2026 Art Basel in Basel.

Ibrahim Mahama

An artist whose public commission will be featured at the 2026 Art Basel in Basel.

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What they’re saying

“This edition reflects both the enduring strength of the field and the exciting directions it is taking next, reinforcing Basel's role as the global reference point for the market.”

— Maike Cruse, Art Basel Director (Art News)

The takeaway

The 2026 edition of Art Basel in Basel showcases the fair's continued global reach and influence, with a diverse array of first-time exhibitors and public commissions, while the passing of Dóra Maurer marks the loss of a pioneering figure in experimental Hungarian art.