From June 17 to 22, 2025, Switzerland’s only art fair dedicated exclusively to photography returns to Volkshaus Basel for its 10th anniversary edition. With 39 galleries from 15 countries, a curated “Beyond Photography” section, and a host of special programs, photo basel 2025 promises to be a highlight for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
A Decade of photo basel photo basel is Switzerland’s first and only photography-dedicated art fair. Held alongside Art Basel at the charming Volkshaus Basel, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, it has become a must-visit event. The 2025 edition welcomes 39 galleries from 15 countries, showcasing over 450 photographic works by more than 150 artists.
Dates & Opening Hours: June 17–21, 12–8 PM
June 22, 12–6 PM
Location: Volkshaus Basel, Rebgasse 12, 4058 Basel
Highlights 2025
- Debut Galleries: Momentum Fine Art (Miami), Galerie Sophie Scheidecker (Paris), Ostlicht (Vienna), Lightworks (Sydney), among others.
- Special Sections: “Beyond Photography” and “novum”
- Over 150 artists represented
Beyond Photography This section explores the boundaries of photography, showcasing hybrid techniques that move beyond the traditional frame. Featured artists include:
- Sophie Zénon (Galerie XII), blending botany and war memory through photograms
- Silvio Maraini (Galerie Monika Wertheimer), capturing bat sonograms with ultrasonic microphones
- Diego Brambilla (blackprint), questioning nature and art through sculptural photo-objects
novum A platform for previously unseen or newly created works debuting at photo basel. Artists include:
- Chris Tille, exploring light with a spectrometer in art-historic locations
- Anna Lehmann-Brauns (Galerie 94), turning her lens to the human body in her new “Burlesque” series
Special Programmes
- annabelle’s choice: Selected works by women photographers, curated in collaboration with annabelle magazine
- photo basel special: Exhibition by Martin Zeller & Sou Vai Keng at Franck Areal, Basel (June 13–27)
- Panel talks & artist conversations (details to follow)
Notable Swiss Artists Featured
- Monique Jacot, Arnold Odermatt, Renee Groebli, Moritz Herzog, Martin Widmer, Kostas Maros and more
Partners & Supporters
- Vontobel as Leading Partner
- Helvetia Insurance (Basel Agency)
- Continued support from Jaguar & Land Rover Emil Frey Münchenstein
- Design partner: Roche Bobois (furnishing the photo basel Lounge)
- Maurice de Mauriac Award returns with new shortlist and award ceremony
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