DESIGN MIAMI.BASEL 2024 Cultural Partners

Vitra Design Museum

The Broad makes its collection of contemporary art from the 1950s to the present accessible to the widest possible audience by presenting exhibitions and operating a lending program to art museums and galleries worldwide. By actively building a dynamic collection that features in-depth representations of influential contemporary artists and by advancing education and engagement through exhibitions and diverse public programming, the museum enriches, provokes, inspires, and fosters appreciation of art of our time.

Kunsthalle Basel

Dynamic, experimental, rigorous, open-minded, and accessible, Kunsthalle Basel is a place for audacious art and exhibitions by emerging artists. Established in 1872 by the Basler Kunstverein (Basel Art Association), Kunsthalle Basel is world renowned for engaging with pioneering practices in contemporary art.

Museum Tinguely

Museum Tinguely shows a varied temporary exhibition programme that seeks dialogue with other artists, art forms and disciplines, promising an interactive museum experience for all of the senses.

With his kinetic artworks, Jean Tinguely (1925–1991) was a pioneering figure in the art of the period after 1950. Museum Tinguely holds the world’s largest collection of his work, of which a selection is on permanent display, from the delicate early reliefs to the monumental machine sculptures of the 1980s.

A diverse programme of events – with guided tours and workshops for all age groups, concerts, artistic interventions and interdisciplinary cooperations – allows visitors to experience the museum’s collection and exhibitions in a wide range of ways.

S AM Swiss Architecture Museum

This is a place for pondering, debating and investigating architecture. The S AM is also the leading institution for the communication of architecture and building culture in Switzerland. With its temporary exhibitions and events, the museum examines the influence of architecture and urban development on our daily lives.

Fondation Beyeler

The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen near Basel is internationally renowned for its high-calibre exhibitions, its outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as its ambitious schedule of events. The museum building was designed by Renzo Piano in the setting of a park with venerable trees and water lily ponds. It boasts a unique location in the heart of a local recreation area, looking out onto fields, pastures and vineyards close to the foothills of the Black Forest. In collaboration with Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, the Fondation Beyeler is constructing a new museum building in the adjoining park, thus further enhancing the harmonious interplay of art, architecture and nature.

The Cultivist

The Cultivist is the only global arts club, offering seamless access to every aspect of the art world.We believe that art can make a difference in people’s lives, but in a world that never stops it can be hard to find the time. Our aim is to make it easy. With a single card, you can glide through leading museums across the world free of charge, and our dedicated travel concierge service provides seamless access to art fairs, openings and more. But that’s just the beginning. The Cultivist also presents a monthly programme of curated experiences, including private museum tours and artist studio visits that help you deepen your appreciation of art. And our members-only app will keep you up to date on the latest trends, hot new talents and essential exhibitions.

photo basel

photo basel is Switzerland’s first and only international art fair dedicated to photography-based art. photo basel brings together galleries from around the world in a unique, authentic setting. For its collectors, visitors, or buyers – photo basel is an active platform that fosters the dialog between all actors of the photography community and beyond.

Homo Faber

Homo Faber is a cultural movement centred on international master artisans and the next generations of craftspeople. From engaging education programmes and a biennial celebration to an online platform, its signature projects celebrate and preserve contemporary craftsmanship and its diversity of makers, materials and techniques. Homo Faber is presented by the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship, a non-profit institution based in Switzerland, which champions contemporary craftspeople worldwide with the aim of promoting a more human, inclusive and sustainable future.

Homo Faber 2024: The Journey of Life is the third edition of Homo Faber Biennial, a celebration of contemporary craftsmanship in Venice curated by the Michelangelo Foundation. Presenting the work of hundreds of international master artisans, rising stars and designers, this edition celebrates a human life through the lens of craft, taking visitors on an immersive journey. Cultural mediation offered by passionate students participating in the Young Ambassadors Programme gives further insights into the spaces imagined by Art Directors Luca Guadagnino and Nicolò Rosmarini. Beyond Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Homo Faber in Città gives visitors a chance to explore craftsmanship across Venice. homofaber.com