36 Medalists
12 Gold Medalists
One Global Stage

ART BASEL AWARD CATEGORIES A new model of recognition

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.

EMERGING ARTIST

Commending an exciting new or early-career artist making initial, yet impressive strides into the industry.

ESTABLISHED ARTIST

Recognizing a singular talent with consistent exhibition history and major gallery representation.

ICON ARTIST

Awarding an outstanding artistic talent whose influence extends beyond the art world.

MEDIA &
STORYTELLING

Honoring an iconic voice of the industry, doing indelible work to amplify the art world and create opportunities

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY
CREATOR

Recognising an influential figure from different creative industries shaping contemporary culture, bridging creativity and art.

MUSEUMS &
INSTITUTIONS

Acknowledging the museums, art centres or non-profit space, consistently curating groundbreaking exhibitions and fostering innovative contemporary works.

CURATOR

Celebrating an industry-leading curator whose lasting contributions are shaping the way we conceive of exhibition-making.

PATRON

Honoring a foundation, collector or philanthropist shaping cultural discourse through their support of the art industry.

ALLIES

Spotlighting the behind-the-scenes enablers who work in the background to support and facilitate the artistic practices.

Art Basel Award prizes, BEYOND recognition

Art Basel Awards going
BEYOND recognition

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.

KEY DATES

KEY DATES

Medalists announced
Medalists reception Basel
The Art Basel Awards Miami Beach

19.5.25
19.6.25
4.12.25

JUDGING PROCESS

JUDGING PROCESS

STAGE ONE:
NOMINEES

Observers appointed by Art Basel individually identify potential nominees and submit their nominations for consideration.

STAGE TWO:
Medalists

The panel, appointed by Art Basel, select 36 medalists based on individual and group assessments.

STAGE THREE:
Gold Medalists

Medalists vote democratically as a group to select the 12 Gold Medalists, who are announced at Art Basel Miami Beach.

36 Medalists
12 Gold Medalists
One Global Stage

ART BASEL AWARD CATEGORIES A new model of recognition

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.

EMERGING ARTIST

Commending an exciting new or early-career artist making initial, yet impressive strides into the industry.

ESTABLISHED ARTIST

Recognizing a singular talent with consistent exhibition history and major gallery representation.

ICON ARTIST

Awarding an outstanding artistic talent whose influence extends beyond the art world.

MEDIA &
STORYTELLING

Honoring an iconic voice of the industry, doing indelible work to amplify the art world and create opportunities

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY CREATOR

Recognising an influential figure from different creative industries shaping contemporary culture, bridging creativity and art.

MUSEUMS &
INSTITUTIONS

Acknowledging the museums, art centres or non-profit space, consistently curating groundbreaking exhibitions and fostering innovative contemporary works.

CURATOR

Celebrating an industry-leading curator whose lasting contributions are shaping the way we conceive of exhibition-making.

PATRON

Honoring a foundation, collector or philanthropist shaping cultural discourse through their support of the art industry.

ALLIES

Spotlighting the behind-the-scenes enablers who work in the background to support and facilitate the artistic practices.

Art Basel Award prizes, BEYOND recognition

Art Basel Awards going
BEYOND recognition

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.

KEY DATES

KEY DATES

Medalists announced
Medalists reception Basel
The Art Basel Awards Miami Beach

19.5.25
19.6.25
4.12.25

JUDGING PROCESS

JUDGING PROCESS

STAGE ONE:
NOMINEES

Observers appointed by Art Basel individually identify potential nominees and submit their nominations for consideration.

STAGE TWO:
Medalists

The panel, appointed by Art Basel, select 36 medalists based on individual and group assessments.

STAGE THREE:
Gold Medalists

Medalists vote democratically as a group to select the 12 Gold Medalists, who are announced at Art Basel Miami Beach.

36 Medalists
12 Gold Medalists
One Global Stage

ART BASEL AWARD CATEGORIES
A new model of recognition

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.

EMERGING ARTIST

Commending an exciting new or early-career artist making initial, yet impressive strides into the industry.

ESTABLISHED ARTIST

Recognizing a singular talent with consistent exhibition history and major gallery representation.

ICON ARTIST

Awarding an outstanding artistic talent whose influence extends beyond the art world.

MEDIA &
STORYTELLING

Honoring an iconic voice of the industry, doing indelible work to amplify the art world and create opportunities

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY CREATOR

Recognising an influential figure from different creative industries shaping contemporary culture, bridging creativity and art.

MUSEUMS &
INSTITUTIONS

Acknowledging the museums, art centres or non-profit space, consistently curating groundbreaking exhibitions and fostering innovative contemporary works.

CURATOR

Celebrating an industry-leading curator whose lasting contributions are shaping the way we conceive of exhibition-making.

PATRON

Honoring a foundation, collector or philanthropist shaping cultural discourse through their support of the art industry.

ALLIES

Spotlighting the behind-the-scenes enablers who work in the background to support and facilitate the artistic practices.

Art Basel Awards going, BEYOND recognition

Art Basel Awards going
BEYOND recognition

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.

KEY DATES

KEY DATES

Medalists announced
Medalists reception Basel
The Art Basel Awards Miami Beach

19.5.25
19.6.25
4.12.25

JUDGING PROCESS

JUDGING PROCESS

STAGE ONE:
NOMINEES

Observers appointed by Art Basel individually identify potential nominees and submit their nominations for consideration.

STAGE TWO:
Medalists

The panel, appointed by Art Basel, select 36 medalists based on individual and group assessments.

STAGE THREE:
Gold Medalists

Medalists vote democratically as a group to select the 12 Gold Medalists, who are announced at Art Basel Miami Beach.