Alte Bekannte, neue Entdeckungen
The article highlights four standout presentations from the 'Feature' section of Art Basel, focusing on monochrome painting, Japanese batik avant-garde, Senegalese synthesis, and Arte Povera. It specifically profiles Marcia Hafif (1929–2018) at Galerie Hubert Winter, describing her journey from Abstract Expressionism to developing a new painterly vocabulary during her time in Rome between 1961 and 1969.
This matters because the 'Feature' sector demonstrates how art history can be told through diverse, polyphonic voices, challenging conventional narratives. By spotlighting lesser-known movements and artists like Hafif, the article underscores Art Basel's role in broadening the canon and offering collectors and curators fresh perspectives beyond mainstream trends.