You may have noticed that THE GAZE has been featuring past artistic greats. The 250th anniversary celebrations of the visionary painter from London, JMW Turner, have shone the spotlight on his brilliance and the fearless brushwork that shocked audiences of the time. Also this year marks the centenary of Jean Tinguely, renowned Swiss sculptor who grew up in Basel and whose unconventional mechanised creations, challenged the static nature of traditional sculpture.

JMW Turner: Walker Art Gallery I spent the most delicious day in London in the company of writers and journalists from all over the...

"La terre promise". Credit Jung-Yeun Jang There’s still time to catch Basel-based artist Jung-Yeun Jang’s solo exhibition showing at the...

Credit: Daniel Sannwald Courtesy of HEK As we ease into 2025, our minds turn to the stories we uncovered in the year to which we've said...

Credit: Dominique de Bellefroid I am thrilled to share this blog post featuring a thought-provoking video interview I conducted with two...

Artistic reflections connecting the creativity of the moment

I had the privilege of previewing the Autumn-Winter collection of Raphael Blechschmidt, Basel's last haute couture designer.

The atmosphere in the city was electric, the staging theatrical, the energy vibrant.  Yes, Art Basel Paris shifted gears, adapting...

Credit: Steph Hermes An invitation to a vernissage from a previously unknown gallery slipped in to my WhatsApp inbox in late September....

Should you find yourself wandering the charming streets of Paris this summer, don’t miss the chance to explore these remarkable exhibitions

Art Basel's 2024 edition in Basel recently concluded, following a week of robust sales, across all sectors of the art market. With...

Es Devlin's 'Surfacing' unveiled at Art Basel, 2024.

Hortus Conclusus, currently on display at Galerie Praxis in Basel until 23 June, presents a captivating fusion of nature, historical...

With the surge of openings and preview events happening across the city, it can mean only one thing, Art Basel is coming to town! In it's...

Textile Artist Noémi Speiser Is celebrated by hundreds at her book launch and exhibition by

Anticipation is high as I look forward to another gem at the Anja Edith Brinckmann Gallery. Basel! From 20 April to 31 May 2024, visitors...

I had the good fortune to meet an artist who in the tapestry of talent, weaves not only splendid fabric but also a rich narrative of...

Credit:Alexandre Manuel courtesy of Anja Edith Brinckmann Gallery I am eagerly looking forward to my visit to the upcoming “Dialogue”...

Credit: Jason Rhoades The festive season evokes a wide range of human emotions, from joy and togetherness with loved ones, to melancholy...

Interférences is a colourful exhibition bringing together a collection of oeuvres produced over a period of two years by Basel based...