The Case: Swiss Press Photo 26 showcases the finest of Swiss photojournalism of the past year. The exhibition invites visitors with award-winning images to reflect on the events, stories and emotions that shaped an eventful year. The Commentary: Organised into six categories – News, Daily Life, Swiss Stories, People, Sports,…

The Case: Constellations is the inaugural exhibition on the campus of the Fondation Beyeler that is to extend across the new museum building designed by Peter Zumthor (Wyss Museum) and the museum building by Renzo Piano (Beyeler Museum), as well as the expanded park and the repurposed historical buildings.

The Case: Blue-chip artworks dominated the opening hours of Art Basel, with major works by Pablo Picasso, David Hockney and Louise Bourgeois achieving multimillion-dollar prices at sales. The Commentary: Hauser & Wirth sold Picasso’s Le peintre et son modèle dans un paysage for USD 35 million (CHF 27 million). The…

The Case: Art Basel returns as the world’s leading fair for modern and contemporary art, bringing together top galleries, collectors, artists as well as cultural leaders from around the globe. The Commentary: This year’s edition showcases exceptional works across all media, alongside curated exhibitions, talks and special projects that highlight…

The Case: The art market is under pressure as uncertainty continues to shape the business. The Commentary: Despite the common trend, the BILANZ Artist Ranking 2026 highlights a different dynamics: Despite market cycles, artists remain focussed on their work, pursuing their practice with dedication and consistency.

The Case: The classic car market is undergoing a significant transformation. The Commentary: While many vehicles from the pre-war period as well as the 1950s and 1960s have been declining in value, so-called youngtimers from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s have been attracting growing interest among collectors and enthusiasts.

The Case: Paul McCartney has been a committed painter for several decades, finding his work on canvas both a respite from the world and another outlet for his drive to create art. The Commentary: At SOLO CVS in Madrid, everything revolves around contemporary art. Large-scale works by Paul McCarthy are…

The Case: In one single evening in New York, Christie’s sold art work worth more than USD 1 billion. The Commentary: Fuelling the surge in demand were trophy works long held by celebrated collectors such as S. I. Newhouse Jr. and Agnes Gund. Masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Constantin Brâncuși, Mark…

The Case: The special exhibition at Kunstmuseum Basel features more than 50 works spanning six decades, offering a remarkable overview of the artistic work of Helen Frankenthaler. The Commentary: A pioneering figure of Abstract Expressionism, Frankenthaler transformed modern painting through her groundbreaking soak-stain technique, which became a defining influence on…

The Case: Bidders spent more than CHF33 million on rare watches at a record-breaking Christie’s auction in Geneva. The Commentary: One of the highlights was a 1990 Cartier Crash London, which tripled its low estimate and sold for CHF1.585 million, setting a new record for the model. The sale’s top…