Basel Biennale 2026: “Popular” – Public Art That Demands Attention

The Basel Biennale returns in 2026 with a bold new focus: the city’s most visible, most beloved, and sometimes most overlooked public artworks. After two editions dedicated to hidden artistic treasures, this year’s theme shines a spotlight on the monumental, the iconic, and the impossible-to-miss sculptures and installations that define Basel’s urban landscape.From towering figures to playful kinetic works, these popular artworks are part of daily life for residents and visitors alike — yet many require ongoing care, restoration, and public attention to survive for future generations. The 2026 Biennale celebrates their presence while calling for renewed respect, maintenance, and love for these shared cultural treasures. Featured artists: Jonathan Borofsky, Bettina Eichin, Fischli/Weiss, René Küng, Lang/Baumann, Pablo Picasso, Nikki de Saint Phalle, Ferdinand Schlöth, Thomas Schütte, Richard Serra, Paul Suter, Jean Tinguely, Alexander Zschokke. Whether you’re a local, an art lover, or simply curious about how public space shapes culture, this edition invites you to rediscover Basel’s open-air museum with fresh eyes. Watch the full video to explore the highlights of “Popular” and discover why these iconic works still matter today. Biennale 2026 — Making the popular precious again. More information and map: https://vernissage.tv/2026/06/12/base... #BaselBiennale #Basel2026 #PublicArt #ContemporaryArt #StreetArt #Sculpture #ArtPreservation #Switzerland #JeanTinguely #NikiDeSaintPhalle #RichardSerraBasel 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Niki de Saint Phalle: Gwendolyn, 1966 01:20 - Fischli/Weiss: Rock on Top of Another Rock, 2015 01:59 - Lang/Baumann: Up #7, 2023 02:54 - Ferdinand Schlöth: Basilisk, 1880 03:36 - Alexander Zschokke: Drei Lebensalter 04:30 - Pablo Picasso: L’homme aux bras écartés 04:58 - Jonathan Borofsky: Hammering Man 05:50 - Thomas Schütte: Drittes Tier, 2017 06:46 - Paul Suter: Ohne Titel (Suter 72, 73 and 74) 08:20 - Richard Serra: Intersection, 1992 08:48 - René Küng: Die grosse Mondleiter 09:09 - Jean Tinguely: Fasnachtsbrunnen 11:23 - Bettina Eichin: Helvetia auf Reisen, 1979/1980 #baselbiennale #baselbiennale2026 #basel #art Basel Biennale 2026: Popular – The Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?... Join our channel for early access and exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/vernissagetv/... More videos on contemporary art, design, architecture: http://vernissage.tv Connect:   / vernissagetv     / vernissagetv     / vernissagetv   Browse our Archive: http://vernissage.tv/archive/posts/ Find Artists, Designers, Architects: http://vernissage.tv/archive/artists/ Art TV pioneer Vernissage TV provides you with an authentic insight into the world of contemporary fine arts, design and architecture. With its two main series "No Comment" and "Interviews", art tv channel VernissageTV attends opening receptions of exhibitions worldwide, interviews artists, designers, architects. VTV provides art lovers with news, reports and features from the international art scene. VernissageTV: the window to the art world. Das Fenster zur Kunstwelt. La fenêtre sur le monde de l'art. A janela para o mundo da arte. La ventana al mundo del arte. نافذة على عالم الفن. 到艺术世界的窗口。Окно в мир искусства. Since 2005.