24h en Basilea
A route through contemporary art, design, and the new Massimo Dutti store
The best way to discover Basel is to follow the thread connecting art, architecture, and design. From some of Europe’s most influential museums and galleries to the recent opening of the new Massimo Dutti store on Freie Strasse, the city proposes a tour where every stop confirms its creative character.
09:00 h
Coffee
& Contemporary /(BASEL)
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Start the morning walking through Basel’s historic center. The streets are still quiet, allowing you to discover the city at a leisurely pace before museums and galleries open. Very close to the cathedral begins one of Europe’s most interesting cultural hubs.
10:00 h
(BASEL) / New
Massimo Dutti
Store
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Freie Strasse 40
Massimo Dutti opens the doors of its new store located on one of Basel’s most iconic shopping streets. Conceived as a space where architecture enhances the shopping experience, the interior combines natural stone, wood, and a curated selection of contemporary furniture in a serene and luminous atmosphere. A stop that reflects the new identity of Freie Strasse and marks the perfect starting point to discover the city.
11:45 h
Kunstmuseum
Basel /(BASEL)
Kunstmuseum Basel, mit Beiträgen der Skulpturhalle, des Freiwilligen Museumsvereins und einiger Kunstfreunde erworben
Photo Credit: Max Ehrengruber
The next stop leads to Europe’s first public museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary art. Its collections span over six decades of artistic creation and engage in dialogue with an internationally renowned temporary program.
13:15 h
(BASEL) / Lunch
by the Rhine
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Before continuing, it’s time to take a break by the Rhine. The terraces lining the river offer one of the best spots to enjoy lunch and soak in the city’s relaxed pace.
14:45 h
Contemporary Fine
Arts Basel /(BASEL)
Installation view of the group exhibition The Mother Position (31 August – 26 October 2024) at Contemporary Fine Arts Basel. Courtesy of the artists and Contemporary Fine Arts.
Photo: Gina Folly
Just a few minutes away is the Swiss venue of Contemporary Fine Arts, an extension of the renowned Berlin gallery. Its program brings together contemporary artists with a strong international presence and proposals that constantly dialogue with the present.
17:00 h
(BASEL) / Fondation
Beyeler
“THE FONDATION BEYELER, DESIGNED BY RENZO PIANO”
Photo: Mark Niedermann
A short tram ride leads to Riehen, where Renzo Piano’s architecture houses one of Europe’s most important private collections. Monet, Rothko, Giacometti, Picasso, and Bacon coexist with some of the most anticipated temporary exhibitions on the international calendar. The building, surrounded by gardens and natural light, makes the visit the perfect finishing touch to a day dedicated to art and design.
19:00 h
Vitra Design
museum /(BASEL)
IF TIME ALLOWS
Less than twenty minutes from central Basel, the Vitra Design Museum brings together some of the most iconic buildings by Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Tadao Ando, and Herzog & de Meuron. A final stop for those wishing to extend the tour beyond the city and end the day surrounded by contemporary architecture and design.