
All Eyes on the Middle East: Art Basel Qatar’s First Edition
Written by Astrid Lesuisse.
Online Magazine on Art, Fashion and Luxury Lifestyle in UAE and Italy

Art Basel announces the participating galleries and its brand-new curatorial team for its 2026 edition in Hong Kong, bringing together established and emerging voices from across the globe.
Art Basel Qatar will feature 84 artist presentations by 87 galleries when the fair debuts in Doha next February. Presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) and QC+, the fair – Art Basel’s fifth globally – will be held from 5-7 February 2026 (with Preview Days 3-4 February).

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