Two-Day Visit to Art Basel
Explore Art Basel with Experienced Art Market advisor - Nico Epstein
Art Basel is one of the most prestigious and influential art fairs in the world, attracting top galleries, collectors, curators, and artists from every corner of the globe. With hundreds of exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge contemporary and modern art, the scale and pace of the fair can feel overwhelming—even for seasoned art lovers. That's why this two-day experience is designed to offer you the best of both worlds: access to the very heart of the international art scene, with expert guidance every step of the way.
You’ll be accompanied by Nico Epstein, a respected art advisor with deep knowledge of the art market and years of experience navigating Art Basel. From morning walkthroughs to afternoon deep dives, Nico will help demystify the fair, offering insights into standout pieces, emerging trends, and behind-the-scenes context that most visitors miss. You'll also have free time each day to explore the fair at your own pace. What could be better than having a trusted insider lead you through the latest and most exciting developments in the art world?
Dates
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 June 2025
Fee
€ 1500
Here’s what to expect on the Art Basel Tour.
Day 1
AM 010:50
Meet at Front Entrance to the Fair
AM 11:00
Morning walkthrough of the Fair with Nico Epstein.
PM 13:00
Group Lunch
PM 14:30
Afternoon Session of the Fair
Meet some of the galleries and get first-hand knowledge of art works.
Day 2
AM 10:50
Meet at the Entrance to Art Basel Fair
AM 11:00
Morning Walk around
Key market insights from Nico Epstein.
PM 13:00
Lunch (participants' own)
PM 14:30
Afternoon session
The final session will offer you the opportunity to revisit any galleries of interest and ask questions. Nico will also be onhand to answer any art market questions you might have.
Tour Closes
Lecturer’s Biography
Nico Epstein
Nico Epstein is a curator, art historian and art advisor. He is the co-founder of arbulu studio a cultural consultancy based in Lisbon. Nico is currently acquiring artworks for a burgeoning network of American and Middle Eastern clients. He has helped to arrange more than 20 exhibitions of contemporary art throughout Europe, New York and Hong Kong, focussing mostly on artists of his generation. Nico is a frequent lecturer on contemporary art at Christie’s Education in London where he designed the course The Art Market Online: An Essential Guide. He has taught classes on contemporary art and its markets for Bocconi, The Courtauld, and University College London among other leading universities. Nico has been an art consultant for Frieze for the past five years, organising bespoke tours for their VIP clients as part of the Collect programme.
