Portraits of a City: Basel as an art cosmos

As an art cosmos, Basel shines the spotlight on the people who shape the city’s artistic landscape with their passion and innovation.

The portraits trace their careers and provide insights into their working environments, inspirations and visions. Get to know the people behind the Basel art universe.

Eveline Wüthrich

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Eveline Wüthrich

To mark the 15th anniversary of I Never Read, Art Book Fair Basel, “Portraits of a City” introduces co-founder Eveline Wüthrich and reveals her distinctive view of books, spaces, encounters and the power of the analogue. 

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Eddie Hara

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Eddie Hara

Artist Eddie Hara leaves his mark throughout the city. He is best known for his socially critical murals, the longest of which measures an impressive 70 metres. Find out what inspires him to create art and where you can discover his works in Basel. 

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Lightning Symphony by Claudia Comte

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Claudia Comte

Artist Claudia Comte created the gigantic “Lightning Symphony” installation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Find out what inspired her to create this work and how else she has made a mark on Basel. 

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