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Art Basel - Official App

Art Basel - Official App

The official Art Basel App

262 ratings
43 reviews
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🌟 Lifestyle
🎬 Entertainment
Free
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Released
November 25, 2015
Updated
October 29, 2026

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Developer

MCH Messe Schweiz (Basel) AG
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Explore global art fairs with this official app. Discover galleries, learn about artists and artworks using AI, and personalize your visit with event scheduling and local recommendations. Enhance your art fair experience with exclusive offers.

✓AI Companion for art and local info
✓AI Camera Recognition for artworks
✓Full event and program access
✓Personalized scheduling and calendar sync
✓Exclusive VIP offers
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What users say about Art Basel

Reviews of Art Basel are mostly negative: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.4/5 from 262 App Store ratings. What users like most: great for planning shows, useful for navigating events. Top complaints: crashes on opening, won't open/crashes. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great for planning shows
  • 👍Useful for navigating events
  • 👍Modern and intuitive design (recent)
  • 👍Elevates the experience (recent)
  • 👍Helpful AI assistant (recent)
  • 👍Easy to add events to calendar (recent)
  • 👍Fluid and helpful AI (recent)
  • 👍Great tool for the event (older)

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes on opening
  • 🐛Won't open/crashes
  • 🐛Inefficient login process
  • 🐛AI provides incorrect/useless info
  • 🐛Essential features missing
  • 🐛Inaccurate event times/info
  • 🐛AI is disappointing/confusing
  • 🐛Poor usability/sign-up flow
  • 🐛App redirects to main page
  • 🐛No option to forget password
  • 🐛Information hard to find
  • 🐛Buggy, login issues
  • 🐛Poorly organized and confusing
  • 🐛Login required every time
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What's New in Art Basel

5.33

October 29, 2026

Minor bug fixes and improvements

Events

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Art Basel in Basel 2026

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Jun 18, 2026 — Jun 21, 2026

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User reviews

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AI-powered garbage

Wasted a lot of time with a built/in AI chatbot that is nowhere near ready for public release, and my frustration only subsided when I deleted the app and used the paper floor plan given to me on arrival.
AAndrew938

Won‘t open, crashes

What a mess!
EEausiris

Can’t open the app

Doesn’t work with iPhone 8. Could you fix it?
LL255

Not able to open the app

After updating the latest version, it keeps asking me to go to App Store to download the latest version.
MMau_x_Mau

What happened

The art basel app 10 years ago was really good but now it’s really unusable, what a shame
Bbob1212

Response from developer

Hello Bob, thanks for sharing your opinion and for using the art Basel app for over a decade. We've put a lot of time and work into improving it, and so we're sorry to read that it's not meeting your expectations. What would you suggest we do to improve the app and make it more usable?

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

App crashes on opening

Bug

App won't open

Bug

Login verification code delayed

Bug

App asks to download latest version when already updated

Bug

Cannot access VIP tickets

Bug

Login process is a loop

Bug

AI provides incorrect or non-existent information

Bug

Cannot add event to list if it has started

Bug

Incorrect opening and event times

Bug

Cannot activate account/sign in

Bug

Cannot download tickets

Bug

App redirects to main event page on every click

Bug

No option to forget password

Bug

App auto closes at open

Bug

Crashes immediately when opening

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Requested Features

12 requests

Fix app crashing on opening

Feature

Improve AI accuracy and usefulness

Feature

Add a search function by event name

Feature

Fix incorrect opening and event times

Feature

Allow skipping sign-in/registration

Feature

Make login less cumbersome

Feature

Improve AI's understanding of app features

Feature

Add ticket section to app

Feature

Ensure all text is translated to chosen language

Feature

Add option to forget password

Feature

Improve user interface for clarity

Feature

Allow users to stay logged in

Feature

FAQ

What does the Art Basel app do?

The Art Basel app is a comprehensive tool designed to enhance your experience at Art Basel shows globally. It allows you to discover galleries, learn about artists and artworks, schedule events, and receive personalized recommendations for local attractions and dining.

What are the key AI features?

The app features an AI Companion that provides in-depth information on galleries, artists, and artworks, as well as local dining and sights. It also includes Art Basel Lens, an AI Camera Recognition feature that lets you scan artworks to instantly get artist and gallery details.

Is the Art Basel app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it does contain advertisements. VIP users may also unlock exclusive partner benefits and offers through the app.

What kind of events can I find on the app?

You can browse all program highlights, including artworks, galleries, conversations, and events happening at the fair. The app also offers curated city activities tailored to your interests, ensuring you can plan your visit effectively.

How does the app help with scheduling?

The app allows you to RSVP to events and sync them directly with your personal calendar. This feature helps you create a hassle-free schedule and ensures you don't miss any important moments during your Art Basel visit.