Parastou Forouhar is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Iranian art. Her work unites her personal experiences as an exile with artistic expression that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. Her works are characterized by emotional depth, political reflection, and aesthetic clarity.

From June 18 to June 21, Art Basel 2026 brings the international artworld together. It features over 200 leading galleries and more than 4,000 artists from five continents. Many high-quality exhibitions take place concurrently in and around Basel, creating a region-wide art week.

The exhibition Spiral Economy at the Museo Correr stages a dialogue between Julian Charrière and Antonio Canova, placing stone at the center as a poetic material and witness of time. It invites reflection on the relationship between humanity, matter, and time, presenting stone as a living bearer of geological and planetary history.

With 106 galleries from 36 countries, the 2026 edition once again brings together outstanding practices of contemporary art. The fair takes place from 15 to 21 June in Hall 1.1 at Messe Basel. Liste serves as an indispensable meeting place for the international art world, offering galleries, artists, collectors, curators, art critics and the general public a focused setting for discovering new ideas, expanding networks and discussing recent artistic developments. At the same time, it provides a unique opportunity to experience the diversity of artistic practices and the key themes of the present, as well as to strengthen lasting connections.

Following the most successful edition to date, VOLTA returns to Basel from 17 - 21 June 2026. Entering its third decade of fostering cutting-edge creativity, the fair has long been a springboard for emerging talent and an incubator for ideas that shape the future of contemporary art. Located just a two-minute walk from Art Basel and the central Messeplatz, VOLTA 2026 is set to showcase over 70 galleries from 26 countries from across the globe. A meeting point for art collectors seeking fresh and captivating narratives in the emerging contemporary market, VOLTA invites visitors to discover artistic talent and build meaningful connections with gallerists and artists alike.