High priced male artists such as Warhol and Picasso dominate the stands

Visitors' first impressions may have been hindered by the rainy conditions

“Here’s this unbelievable stage... why make it just about money?”

A second opportunity to buy

Dealers cite the design section's new position as the reason for this year's exceptional sales, in proximity to contemporary art dealers

Art and antiques fair builds on last year’s success of attracting high-spending collectors with a new section devoted to works on paper

A new layout might have left collectors feeling bemused but, in the mid-range at least, they were prepared to buy

Fair director insists that there are still shortcomings to be addressed after discussions with dealers

Stockpiled works in large spaces is a risk too far for some

As stands teem with the wooded and leafy, dealers try to explain the trend at this year's fair

A major redesign has increased the space substantially and produced a radically different layout

A loss of 60 galleries does not seem to have affected morale as the fair returns with redesigned space and more dealers

Among other advice, he suggests to buy what you like and that the affordable stuff is tucked round the back

Buyers eschew risk-taking to pursue the commercial, while Design Miami/Basel benefits from a new location

Constructed for a theatrical setting, this event makes space and time its materials

Representatives of the Seoul Design Foundation have contacted founder Craig Robins requesting his presence in Korea

Shirazeh Houshiary on identity, spirituality and the excess of gimmicks in contemporary art

Organisers have transferred the atmosphere of Miami to Basel with the addition of a pool alongside the bar

Dutch school of design is in the ascendant as the fair commences off Messeplatz

No return to the boom, but is the worst really over so soon?

The milestone is marked with nod to all the dealers who have contributed to the event since 1970

Christo and Jeanne-Claude on escaping from communism, how they met and what it takes to become an artist

An equivalent was not to be found at Art Basel, which upheld tradition in its biped-only selection

Artists, buyers, sellers, organisers, critics and restaurateurs have recorded their memories of Art Basel’s first four decades

Artists, buyers, sellers, organisers, critics and restaurateurs have recorded their memories of Art Basel’s first four decades

Criminal activity was ruled out when the sound was found to be the result of something being accidentally knocked over

Each artist participating will present a 15-minute long performance, transforming the space provided by Theater Basel

Latin American collectors moved outside traditional comfort zones

Exhibitors fear that collectors will no longer make high-price purchases

Visitors to the fair are encouraged to use the space to empathise with victims of violence