Contemporary art fairs and the collateral programs that sprout up around them have had no small impact on the identities of the cities that house them. Basel springs to mind as one locality that has been irrevocably shaped as a destination and international brand by the global art fair named after it – despite being Switzerland’s third most populous city, and a centuries-old hub of culture and learning. Yet no matter where they are staged, art fairs leave an imprint on their hosts, and in doing so take on an obligation to do so productively, sustainably, and in collaboration with local leadership and communities. This panel discussion considers the evolving nature of the city-fair relationship and the qualities that make it fruitful.

Saturday, 14 September, 2:00 pm

venue: Talks Area
Open event – limited capacity (max. 100 people)

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Nicola Ricciardi, Director, miart Milan
Eric Schlosser, Art Director, Tbilisi Art Fair
Ingrid Moe, Munch Museum

Moderated by Victoria Camblin, Editor at Large, 032c

This talk takes place with the kind support of the Vienna Insurance Group.