Arts.21 | 40 Years of Art Basel

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Channel: DW News · 2009 · Entertainment

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Four decades ago Art Basel was virtually unknown -- today it's a model for art fairs around the globe. Not only do works by the most important modern and contemporary artists change hands in Basel,the artists of the future also get the chance to introduce themselves to collectors,curators and art critics. ARTS.21 meets the man who brought Art Basel to Miami,as well as a gallery owner who's attended all 40 art shows,and a young artist who's making his first appearance in Basel.

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