Works dealing with race relations are hard to miss at this year's fair

Roles in flux as patrons establish private museums and foundations or work directly with artists

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The hanging sculpture was previously owned by the New York-based patron Agnes Gund

Experiences at the fair range from reclining in a hammock to enjoying an ice cream

Bearded and berobed figures inspired artists including Schiele and Beuys

The late Belgian poet and conceptual artist is due to get his first US retrospective since 1989 at MoMA next year

Fringe shows include photography, performances and a book fair

Shows worth checking out around the Swiss city next week

This year’s edition offers a more logical layout and a green Messeplatz project

International collectors plan to share exhibitions and co-commission works of art

New fair—plus auctions and gallery shows—champion the reproducible image this week

US edition of 1:54 features work by several artists who are also showing in the Venice Biennale

Dealers stand to benefit because the Biennale opened early this year

Ai Weiwei, David Shrigley and Kader Attia amongst 74 artists taking part this year

Founders say the art world has become a stressful, unhealthy place

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While the fair was criticised for being too local and aimed at a general public, exhibitors said the quality of the organisation and the collectors was much improved