Art Basel 2019 — the Feature section is a must-see

In the swirling commercial vortex of the Art Basel fair, quiet spaces of contemplation are rare and welcome. This year, they are to be found at Feature. With 24 booths in total, the Feature section showcases curated displays which are often devoted to a single artist. Those under the spotlight range from historical figures whose reputations have faded to those who are emerging on to the international stage. The outstanding booths are dedicated to artists with strong formal concerns. Such practitioners blossom in spare environments, where unlike in the mainstream fair booths, there is no danger of eclipse by a carnival of different expressions. Notably illuminating was the stand devoted to German conceptual sculptor Bernd Lohaus, which was a joint effort by Berlin gallery Daniel Marzana and his Antwerp counterpart Tommy Simoens.

13 June 2019