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FIRSTS | A curated space dedicated to the new
VOLTA’s evolution hinges on its community of galleries.The 2024 edition of VOLTA Basel proudly presents FIRSTS - a new, curated section to platform exhibitors coming to Basel for the first time.
PRESS RELEASE |VOLTA Art Fair Announces Exhibitor List for Basel 2024
New world views, fresh perspectives and strong women: these are the three key elements of this year's curatorial concepts at VOLTA Basel 2024. Exhibitor list is live now.
PRESS RELEASE | VOLTA Basel Returns
VOLTA Basel returns: In its 19th year, the established contemporary art fair presents a new curatorial vision for the future.
5 Exhibitions to visit this Spring
Have you found yourself wondering, where can I find great art exhibitions near me? Well wonder no longer. We’ve tapped into our global gallery network to find you the most inspiring shows happening right now.
PRESS RELEASE | VOLTA NEW YORK
VOLTA unveils new changes for the 2024 New York edition, with a move to the fall art fair season, a new location, and Advisory Board members.
VOLTA Future Forecast | Top 5 Trends of 2024
As we approach 2024, VOLTA shares its future forecast and the top 5 trends trends that will continue to shape the direction of the art market next year and beyond.
VOLTA Art Fairs forges new international partnerships in the Middle East North Africa region with MENA ART.
VOLTA Art Fairs announces MENA Art as a new strategic partner. The role is to strategically advise the fair in the Middle East North Africa region, as part of a commitment to expand its footprint across the world and bring new narratives to the art markets major capitals.
VOLTA Art Fairs Names Advisory Board to Support Strategic Community Building |October 2023 Press Release
New Artistic Director, Lee Cavaliere, to emphasize the power of local community and international networks as VOLTA Basel 2024 Gallery Applications Open.
Material Matters | The Revival of Materiality in Today’s Art Market
Welcome to the VOLTA Journal, your portal into the dynamic world of contemporary art and the ever-evolving market. The latest edition explores the rising trend of "materiality" in art, as artists worldwide craft their work from diverse materials to reflect identity and heritage. From the heart of Brazil to the realms of Kazakhstan and the Caribbean, we celebrate artists cutting through in the market.
Discover Autumn in the Art World: VOLTA Recommends
As August ends and Fall begins, galleries worldwide are abuzz with preparations - crates opening, installations finalizing, and artworks getting ready for upcoming shows. With exciting gallery openings on the horizon, VOLTA is here to highlight the 2023 Fall exhibitions and the vibrant art scene. Curated by Steven Agre, VOLTA Exhibitions Coordinator.
Navigating the Market: A Discussion on Digital Art
Discover the dynamic realm of digital art with VOLTA. Delve into the intersection of art and technology that arose in our first Talking Point interactive discussion that unveiled the complexities and impact of NFTs on the traditional art market.
VOLTA Voices| Florian Langhammer – Founder and Editor of Collectors Agenda
Meet Florian Langhammer, founder and editor of Collectors Agenda, a forward thinking international publication that champions new collectors into the art world. Here we find out about their ethos and how they support artists and new collectors to connect.
Press Release: Ramsay Fairs announces new Artistic Director - Lee Cavaliere to lead VOLTA Art Fairs with a curatorial focus
Ramsay Fairs are delighted to announce curator and contemporary art specialist Lee Cavaliere as the Artistic Director of VOLTA art fairs beginning July 2023. Applying a clear vision, Cavaliere will align the fair’s positioning with developments of a rapidly changing art market.
Feature | A Day at VOLTA Basel
VOLTA Art Fair returns to its founding city of Basel from 12 – 18 June. To help you make the most of your visit, we’ve been combing Switzerland’s capital of art for the best places to stay, eat, and relax. Consider this your essential city guide.
Meet the Artist | Irene Grau
As a longstanding VOLTA Basel collaborator, Maus Contemporary personifies the dedication to supporting creativity and experimental, issue-driven artwork that is so important to the curation of our Fair. We’re delighted to welcome them back for VOLTA Basel 2023, where they’ll present a special project by Spanish artist, Irene Grau: “The Carrier”.
Meet the Artist | Beyond traditional art markets
Meet the artists and galleries presenting at VOLTA Basel 2023 who are dedicated to bringing underrepresented narratives to the global art stage.
Meet the Galleries | Made in Switzerland
We delve into the unique visual language of our Made in Switzerland galleries and get to know the missions, voices and perspectives they’ll be bringing to VOLTA Basel this June 12 – 18.
VOLTA VOICES |Fern Mallis and Gary Wassner
VOLTA will host the New York fashion scene for one night only! With Fern Mallis and Gary Wassner at the helm, the contemporary art fair will unite with Fashion Fights Cancer to host an art auction and unveil new creations by six renowned New York designers.
We got to know these two icons of the fashion world with this latest edition of VOLTA VOICES.
Get your glasses raised and bids at the ready, and join us for an evening that will unveil the power of creative instinct and help Fashion Fight Cancer continue to nurture the minds, bodies and souls of cancer patients and survivors.
VOLTA X FASHION FIGHTS CANCER- Thursday May 18, 2023 6-9pm
Meet the Artists| Art, science, and nature at VOLTA 2023
Throughout history, people have sought to gain a perspective of their place in the world. From the early Renaissance pioneers to Impressionism and 20th century Abstract Expressionism, artists have looked to nature as place of solace and for inspiration. Now, as the world looks for solutions that will help imagine a positive climate future, art can continue as a crucial tool to bring scientific ideas to life, as well as act as a tangible format to communicate complex ideas.
Here, we present some of the artists and galleries who will bring these ideas surrounding science and nature to VOLTA 2023.
MEET THE ARTISTS | Solo Presentations New York
Meet the artists being given the spotlight by their galleries at this year’s VOLTA New York. These focused highlights give a moment for audiences to delve deep into an artist’s work, allowing a space to focus and connect with these inspiring practitioners.