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Visiting Basel, Europe’s Art Capital

Internationally renowned art fair Art Basel 2024 is over for another year, but the city of Basel continues to offer a huge variety of art experiences that extend beyond the landmark event – including an innovative new augmented reality tour in collaboration with pharmaceutical company Roche to celebrate its 125th anniversary. From its impressive museums and galleries to vibrant street art and immersive cultural events, Basel is one of the most art-rich cities in Europe....

Banana Installation Worth $120,000 Eaten By Performance Artist

An art work by Maurizio Catellan on display at Art Basel Miami Beach, consisting of a banana duct-taped to a wall, was removed and eaten by a performance artist on Saturday November 7th. The work, Comedian,  was valued at $120,000 – performer David Datuna described it as ‘delicious’. The artwork comprised a banana bought in a Miami grocery store, and a single piece of duct tape, and the gallery behind the sale, Galerie Perrotin, said...

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