The article reports on the 2025 edition of the Liste art fair in Basel, Switzerland, the emerging-art satellite of Art Basel. It highlights several booths and artists: Kosovar artist Kemil Bekteši displays rising bread dough as a metaphor for migration at Galerija Manuš; 83-year-old former Observer critic William Feaver shows his rarely exhibited landscape paintings at YveYang Gallery; and the duo CrossLypka (Tyler Cross and Kyle Lypka) present ceramic abstractions at Chris Sharp's booth. Actor James Franco is spotted at the fair, and dealer Chris Sharp also participates in Art Basel's Parcours program.
Liste matters because it serves as a crucial launchpad for unestablished artists and ambitious galleries, offering a barometer for emerging trends in contemporary art. The fair's relaxation of age restrictions (previously capping artists at 40) signals a shift toward inclusivity, allowing older, overlooked talents like Feaver to gain visibility. The article captures the fair's blend of conceptual, material, and market-driven art, reflecting broader dynamics in the art world's satellite ecosystem.