Art Basel Awards seek to support the future of the industry by democratically honoring those who move and make art from vision to reality. The first of its kind, Art Basel Awards span the full spectrum of artistic and cultural impact, covering nine categories.
Commending an exciting new or early-career artist making initial, yet impressive strides into the industry.
Recognizing a singular talent with consistent exhibition history and major gallery representation.
Awarding an outstanding artistic talent whose influence extends beyond the art world.
Honoring an iconic voice of the industry, doing indelible work to amplify the art world and create opportunitie
Recognising an influential figure from different creative industries shaping contemporary culture, bridging creativity and art.
Acknowledging the museums, art centres or non-profit space, consistently curating groundbreaking exhibitions and fostering innovative contemporary works.
Celebrating an industry-leading curator whose lasting contributions are shaping the way we conceive of exhibition-making.
Honoring a foundation, collector or philanthropist shaping cultural discourse through their support of the art industry.
Spotlighting the behind-the-scenes enablers who work in the background to support and facilitate the artistic practices.
Redefining the prevailing prize model in the creative fields, the Gold Medal confers immediate, flexible support through artist honorariums, alongside global networking, philanthropic initiatives, tailored partnerships, and high-profile commissions designed to propel Gold Medalists' work onto new global platforms.
Medalists announced
Medalists reception Basel
The Art Basel Awards Miami Beach
15.5.25
19.6.25
4.12.25
Observers appointed by Art Basel individually identify potential nominees and submit their nominations for consideration.
The panel, appointed by Art Basel, select 36 medalists based on individual and group assessments.
Medalists vote democratically as a group to select the 12 Gold Medalists, who are announced at Art Basel Miami Beach.
Art Basel Awards seek to support the future of the industry by democratically honoring those who move and make art from vision to reality. The first of its kind, Art Basel Awards span the full spectrum of artistic and cultural impact, covering nine categories.
Commending an exciting new or early-career artist making initial, yet impressive strides into the industry.
Recognizing a singular talent with consistent exhibition history and major gallery representation.
Awarding an outstanding artistic talent whose influence extends beyond the art world.
Honoring an iconic voice of the industry, doing indelible work to amplify the art world and create opportunitie
Recognising an influential figure from different creative industries shaping contemporary culture, bridging creativity and art.
Acknowledging the museums, art centres or non-profit space, consistently curating groundbreaking exhibitions and fostering innovative contemporary works.
Celebrating an industry-leading curator whose lasting contributions are shaping the way we conceive of exhibition-making.
Honoring a foundation, collector or philanthropist shaping cultural discourse through their support of the art industry.
Spotlighting the behind-the-scenes enablers who work in the background to support and facilitate the artistic practices.
Redefining the prevailing prize model in the creative fields, the Gold Medal confers immediate, flexible support through artist honorariums, alongside global networking, philanthropic initiatives, tailored partnerships, and high-profile commissions designed to propel Gold Medalists' work onto new global platforms.
Medalists announced
Medalists reception Basel
The Art Basel Awards Miami Beach
15.5.25
19.6.25
4.12.25
Observers appointed by Art Basel individually identify potential nominees and submit their nominations for consideration.
The panel, appointed by Art Basel, select 36 medalists based on individual and group assessments.
Medalists vote democratically as a group to select the 12 Gold Medalists, who are announced at Art Basel Miami Beach.
Art Basel Awards seek to support the future of the industry by democratically honoring those who move and make art from vision to reality. The first of its kind, Art Basel Awards span the full spectrum of artistic and cultural impact, covering nine categories.
Commending an exciting new or early-career artist making initial, yet impressive strides into the industry.
Recognizing a singular talent with consistent exhibition history and major gallery representation.
Awarding an outstanding artistic talent whose influence extends beyond the art world.
Honoring an iconic voice of the industry, doing indelible work to amplify the art world and create opportunitie
Recognising an influential figure from different creative industries shaping contemporary culture, bridging creativity and art.
Acknowledging the museums, art centres or non-profit space, consistently curating groundbreaking exhibitions and fostering innovative contemporary works.
Celebrating an industry-leading curator whose lasting contributions are shaping the way we conceive of exhibition-making.
Honoring a foundation, collector or philanthropist shaping cultural discourse through their support of the art industry.
Spotlighting the behind-the-scenes enablers who work in the background to support and facilitate the artistic practices.
Redefining the prevailing prize model in the creative fields, the Gold Medal confers immediate, flexible support through artist honorariums, alongside global networking, philanthropic initiatives, tailored partnerships, and high-profile commissions designed to propel Gold Medalists' work onto new global platforms.
Medalists announced
Medalists reception Basel
The Art Basel Awards Miami Beach
15.5.25
19.6.25
4.12.25
Observers appointed by Art Basel individually identify potential nominees and submit their nominations for consideration.
The panel, appointed by Art Basel, select 36 medalists based on individual and group assessments.
Medalists vote democratically as a group to select the 12 Gold Medalists, who are announced at Art Basel Miami Beach.