Discover one of the globe?s premier art fairs in its hometown. Here?s everything you need to know about Liste 2025 ? including exact dates at Liste Art Fair Basel, ticket options, must-see galleries and artists, plus insider recommendations on hotels, dining, and off-site cultural events to make the most of your visit.
Liste 2025
Founded in 1996, LISTE Art Fair Basel has become the world?s most influential platform for emerging contemporary art, focusing on young galleries and experimental practices. Unlike traditional fairs, LISTE prioritizes innovation over commercial trends, serving as a critical launchpad for artists and galleries under 10 years old. The 2025 edition, themed ?Uncharted Territories,? explores post-digital creativity, non-Western narratives, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
  • Main Galleries: 90+ galleries from 40+ countries, featuring rising stars like Galerie Crevec?ur?(Paris), Dependance?(Brussels), and Tropical Futures Institute?(Cebu).
  • LISTE Expedition: Site-specific installations in Basel?s offbeat spaces (e.g., a disused factory near the Rhine).
  • Focus: Africa & Diaspora: A curated section co-organized with Nataal Media?(Senegal/UK), spotlighting African futurism and queer narratives.

Event Overview

Liste 2025: Your Complete Visitor Guide

Dates:

16 June 2025 - 16 June 2025

Location:

Liste Art Fair BaselMuhlenberg 124052 BaselSwitzerland

Discover one of the globe?s premier art fairs in its hometown. Here?s everything you need to know about Liste 2025 ? including exact dates at Liste Art Fair Basel, ticket options, must-see galleries and artists, plus insider recommendations on hotels, dining, and off-site cultural events to make the most of your visit.
Liste 2025
Founded in 1996, LISTE Art Fair Basel has become the world?s most influential platform for emerging contemporary art, focusing on young galleries and experimental practices. Unlike traditional fairs, LISTE prioritizes innovation over commercial trends, serving as a critical launchpad for artists and galleries under 10 years old. The 2025 edition, themed ?Uncharted Territories,? explores post-digital creativity, non-Western narratives, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
  • Main Galleries: 90+ galleries from 40+ countries, featuring rising stars like Galerie Crevec?ur?(Paris), Dependance?(Brussels), and Tropical Futures Institute?(Cebu).
  • LISTE Expedition: Site-specific installations in Basel?s offbeat spaces (e.g., a disused factory near the Rhine).
  • Focus: Africa & Diaspora: A curated section co-organized with Nataal Media?(Senegal/UK), spotlighting African futurism and queer narratives.

Mission:

LISTE 2025 is driven by a bold vision to redefine the future of contemporary art?through innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Organizer:

Stiftung Liste Basel

Why attend to Liste 2025?

Special Projects
  • ?AI as Muse?: AI-generated art collaborations with Google Arts & Culture, including real-time algorithm-driven installations.
  • Sound & Space: Immersive audio-visual works by Pan Daijing?(CN) and Kang Seung Lee?(KR/US).
  • LISTE Performance Award: Live acts competing for a ?15,000 prize, judged by Stella Rollig?(CEO, Belvedere Museum).

Public Programs Talks:
  • ?Decolonizing the Digital??with Tabita Rezaire?(GF/ZA).
  • ?Art After Crisis??with Cao Fei?(CN) and Tuan Andrew Nguyen?(VN/US).
  • Film Screenings: Experimental shorts at Stadtkino Basel, curated by Berlinale Forum.
  • Workshops: Blockchain basics for artists and AR storytelling labs.

Ticket Information:

  • General Admission: CHF 25 (?23)
  • VIP Pass: CHF 150 (early access, curator-led tours, lounge access)
  • Free Entry: Students, under 1 s, and ICOM members

Getting There:

  • Tram:?Lines 2/15 to Kannenfeldplatz?(5-min walk).
  • Bike:?Free valet parking; rent via Donkey Republic.
  • From Zurich/France:?Direct trains to Basel SBB (15-min tram ride to venue).

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Mission of Liste 2025

LISTE 2025 is driven by a bold vision to redefine the future of contemporary art?through innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability. Its core objectives:

1. Elevate Emerging Voices
  • Spotlight galleries under 10 years old and artists under 40, prioritizing those from Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
  • Award the LISTE Prize?(?20,000) to an artist pushing boundaries in digital or interdisciplinary art.

2. Foster Artistic Innovation
  • Digital Frontiers: Curate AI-generated art, VR installations, and blockchain projects.
  • LISTE Labs: Pop-up studios where artists collaborate with scientists and technologists.

3. Promote Sustainability
  • Achieve carbon-neutral certification?via partnerships with myclimate Switzerland.
  • Eco-Art Initiative: Commission works using recycled materials from the Rhine River.

4. Decolonize Art Narratives
  • Global South Focus: Collaborate with collectives like RAW Material Company?(Senegal) to challenge Eurocentric curation.
  • Host talks on repatriation, indigenous knowledge, and post-colonial identity.

5. Democratize Access
  • Free entry for students, refugees, and local communities.
  • LISTE Exchange: Mentorship program pairing Basel artists with international peers.

Why LISTE 2025 Matters
  • Cultural Impact: Redresses imbalances in the art world by amplifying marginalized voices.
  • Market Influence: Over 70% of LISTE alumni (e.g., Pipilotti Rist, Alicja Kwade) now exhibit at major museums and biennials.
  • Ethical Leadership: Sets benchmarks for eco-conscious and equitable art fairs.

Tips for Visitors of Liste 2025

  • Dress Code: Smart-casual; Basel?s June weather is warm (20?25?C).
  • Local Eats: Try Kunsthalle Restaurant?or Volkshaus Basel?for seasonal Swiss dishes.
  • Art Basel Week: Combine with Art Basel, Design Miami Basel, and Unlimited.

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