, Switzerland鈥檚 first and only art fair dedicated exclusively to photography, returns for its 10th anniversary edition from 17-22 June. This year, it welcomes over 150 artists from 15 countries 鈥 taking the temperature of image-making today. Below, you can discover five standout images from the fair’s 39 participating galleries. Our list includes vast landscapes by Ellen Kooi; bright, bold portraits of youth from Sarfo Emmanuel Annor; Natsoumi’s ethereal mist-imbued horizons; light-drenched architectural spaces by Carli Herm猫s; and Olena Zubach’s skilfully crafted still life collage compositions.
Ellen Kooi, Marrum Dobbe (2024) | Camara Oscura Galeria de Arte, Madrid
Olena Zubach, Still Life with a Black Rectangle (2024) | Galerija Fotografija, Ljubljana
Sarfo Emmanuel Annor, Paralleled Paths (2024) | The Bridge Gallery, Paris
Natsoumi, 脕 L’Aurore Bleut茅e (2018/2024) | Galerie Springer, Berlin
Carli Herm猫s, Blue Light (2025) | Rademakers Gallery, Amsterdam
An array of special exhibitions are running alongside the main fair, including , which pushes past traditional definitions of the photographic image. Instead, it foregrounds experimental creatives that incorporate mixed-media or three dimensions, like Inka & Niclas. There’s also , presenting brand-new pieces that have never been shown before, and , reflecting the perspectives of women behind the lens, such as Claudia Fuggetti. Elsewhere, foregrounds Martin Zeller, who documents vacant industrial sites and office buildings. The fair also presents a talks series and several prestigious prizes, including the Maurice de Mauriac and SIYU Awards.
Photo Basel is at Volkshaus Basel from 17-22 June 2025.
Words: Eleanor Sutherland
