07/29/2026
In reviewing highlights of this year’s Art Basel Switzerland in our latest issue, Claudia Fiks noted that, “One of the fair's most notable developments was the continued expansion of Zero 10, Art Basel's platform dedicated to digital art. Following its introduction in Miami Beach, the initiative arrived in Basel with greater visibility and a broader range of artistic practices. Artists working with digital media, generative systems, moving image, artificial intelligence, and immersive technologies demonstrated how rapidly the field continues to evolve.”
While she was unable to attend this year's edition in person, Fiks followed the fair closely through conversations with colleagues on the ground, ongoing exchanges with galleries and artists, and the steady stream of press materials and social media coverage that accompanied the week. From those interactions, she found that, “What struck me most was the shift in conversation. Only a few years ago, discussions surrounding digital art were largely dominated by NFTs and speculation. This year, the emphasis appeared to move toward artistic practice, conceptual rigor, and long-term cultural relevance. As museums, collectors, and institutions increasingly embrace digital work, the question is no longer whether digital art belongs within major collections. Instead, the focus is shifting toward how these works will be preserved, interpreted, and integrated into the broader narrative of contemporary art.”
Read Fiks’ Art Basel Switzerland 2026 report in the July/August 2026 issue of Artscope Magazine, available free of charge at partnering museums, galleries and art centers throughout New England and via mail order or digital purchase for online access at artscopemagazine.com/subscribe/
Image of Zero 10 courtesy of Art Basel.
