Printbasel shows prints by the great masters
At this year's Printbasel, now in its second edition, prints by various well-known artists will once again be on display. Exhibitors will showcase works by Pablo Picasso, David Hockney, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Louise Bourgeois, and Damien Hirst.
Printbasel, which is taking place for the second time, will once again be presenting prints by various well-known painters this year. Exhibitors will be showing works by Pablo Picasso, David Hockney, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Louise Bourgeois and Damien Hirst. The classic printmaking techniques of relief, intaglio, flat and screen printing, monotypes, hand-finished prints and prints produced by digital means and in small editions are permitted. The focus of Printbasel is on high artistic quality, as stated in the press release. It is therefore somewhere between a craft and art exhibition. According to the Basellandschaftliche Zeitung, it is a small gem among the numerous fairs that now flank Art Basel. It is open to art dealers, gallery owners, publishers and printers. It is organized by two Basel residents, Robert Schiess, art critic and exhibition organizer, and Armin Vogt, gallery owner and graphic designer. Printbasel will take place from June 3 to 8, 2008.
