ABC Basel

Some cities are defined by boundaries; Basel is defined by continuity. Here, art does not stay confined to museums or institutions—it flows through streets, homes, and everyday life, becoming inseparable from the city itself. Art and civic care are intertwined: those who create, collect, or exhibit are actively shaping a shared cultural ecosystem, built on centuries of commitment, generosity, and public trust. This book offers a curated editorial reading of Basel’s rich cultural landscape. This volume is an invitation to explore Basel’s living constellation of cultural spaces, to experience their interconnectedness, and to discover how art here continues to care for—and be cared for by—the city and its people.