MAZE/Design Basel
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About this event
MAZE/Design Basel (Salon – Design Basel)
Overview
MAZE/Design Basel is a dedicated salon focused on collectible design, bringing together a select group of leading galleries specializing in collectible design during Basel’s international art week. Positioned within Basel’s broader status as a global art hub, the event creates a focused platform for quality, expertise, and meaningful dialogue between galleries and the collector community.
The salon includes a carefully curated presentation from each participating gallery, reflecting their unique vision of collectible design—spanning categories such as post-war decorative arts through to contemporary creations.
Dates
June 14–18, 2026
Venue
Offene Kirche Elisabethen
Elisabethenstrasse 10-14, Basel
Location Context
The salon takes place opposite Basel’s Kunsthalle, within a neo-Gothic venue described by the organizers as a “spectacular” setting for collectible design. This location situates the show directly in the heart of Basel’s intense and internationally attended art calendar.
Program Structure & Public Access
- Soft opening: June 14, 5:00pm–9:00pm
- VIP Day: June 15, 10:00am–7:30pm
- Public Days: June 16–17, 11:00am–7:00pm
- Additional public day: June 18, 11:00am–6:00pm
Official Theme & Positioning
The salon is presented as a “holy grounds for collectible design,” and it joins the MAZE constellation as a new show dedicated to collectible design. It aims to provide collectors and design enthusiasts with an inspiring experience and a moment of focus and renewal during one of the busiest weeks in the global art calendar.
Competitions / Awards Highlight
The fourth edition of the MAZE/Art Awards F.P.Journe will be presented during the Salon. The winning piece will be proposed for donation to the Vitra Design Museum.
Participants (Exhibiting Galleries)
The event features a select list of participating galleries and designers. Examples listed on the official website include:
- ammann//gallery
- Angela Weber
- Galerie Gastou
- Eric Philippe
- Eva Meyer
- Hélène Bailly Marcilhac
- Romain Morandi
- Jean-David Cahn
- Jousse Entreprise
- Ketabi Bourdet
- Kreo
- Laffanour - Galerie Downtown
- Lebreton
- Meubles et Lumières
- Mitterrand
- Morentz
- Philippe Cramer
- Pierre Marie Giraud
- Pierre Passebon - Antonine Catzéflis
- Salon 94
- Thomsen Gallery
- Thomas Fritsch - Artrium
Honorary Art Project
An honorary art project listed by the organizers is the Fondation Albert II de Monaco.
Why This Salon Matters for Collectible Design
MAZE/Design Basel is designed to concentrate attention on collectible design within Basel’s wider international art week. With a high-curation approach (and each gallery presenting a carefully curated stand), the event supports a collector-first experience centered on quality, expertise, and dialogue—rather than a broad general exhibition format.
Contact
For event inquiries, the official website lists the contact email as info@mazepresents.com.
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