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A Quick Guide to Art Basel in Switzerland

Art Basel, the big art fair in Switzerland, is in full swing right now. It features hundreds of galleries and thousands of artists, and it is visited by tens of thousands of enthusiasts. Last year I got a chance to be one of those enthusiasts. While there is an overwhelming amount of art, Basel is a surmountable challenge with well-timed breaks and espresso shots.

Here’s a very quick guide to Art Basel in Switzerland:

If you’re in:

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(This isn’t actually Basel, but the more scenic city of Berne).

Have some:

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See some:

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Jacob Dahlgren
Porto
2011
cloth hangers and aluminum
And when you’re done with Basel and the art world…
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…rent this car and clear your head on a drive through the alps.