Art Basel Switzerland
Art Basel Switzerland
June 18-21, 2026
Jessica Silverman is pleased to announce participation in Art Basel’s 2026 edition, running from June 15 to 21 at Messe Basel. The gallery will participate in the main Galleries sector (Booth J5) and will also present a monumental new installation by longtime gallery artist Woody De Othello in the Unlimited sector at U26.
The gallery will host a group exhibition of new and historic works by the artists listed below at booth J5, located upstairs on the outer perimeter of Hall 2.1. Highlights include a new tapestry by artist Marilou Schultz, who recently joined the gallery program and is concurrently featured in “Labouring Bodies” at Museum Tinguely, on view in Basel during the fair.
Within the Messe Basel Event Hall, gallery artist Trevor Paglen has contributed his visionary approach to perception and digital technology to co-curate “Zero 10.” This new section of the Basel fair is dedicated to art that uses new media and AI.
Participating artists include: Andrea Bowers, Julie Buffalohead, Judy Chicago, Sam Falls, Beverly Fishman, Matthew Angelo Harrison, Loie Hollowell, Isaac Julien, Atsushi Kaga, Koak, Rebecca Manson, Rebecca Ness, Woody De Othello, Trevor Paglen, Hayal Pozanti, Clare Rojas, Marilou Schultz, Rupy C. Tut, Nicole Wermers, Pae White.
INSTALLATION VIEW
SELECTED WORKS
Dark Rainbow Dome Painting, 1968
Sprayed acrylic on acrylic
15 x 15 x 1 inches / 38.1 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm
Study for Hrosvitha Plate, 1976
Prismacolor on paper
16 5/8 x 19 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches / 42.2 x 49.8 x 3.8 cm
Study for the Great Ladies, 1973
Prismacolor on paper
27 x 27 x 2 inches / 68.6 x 68.6 x 5.1 cm
Dark Rainbow Dome Painting, 1968
Sprayed acrylic on acrylic
15 x 15 x 1 inches / 38.1 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm
Study for Hrosvitha Plate, 1976
Prismacolor on paper
16 5/8 x 19 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches / 42.2 x 49.8 x 3.8 cm
Study for the Great Ladies, 1973
Prismacolor on paper
27 x 27 x 2 inches / 68.6 x 68.6 x 5.1 cm
Painters Think Like Trees, 2026
Acrylic on linen
82 5/8 x 66 7/8 x 1 inches / 210 x 170 x 2.4 cm
Blue Peacock Wing, 2026
Porcelain, glaze, adhesives, pigment, and hardware on canvas
95 x 70 x 12 inches / 241.3 x 177.8 x 30.5 cm
The Bird's Ocean, 2026
Oil on linen
50 x 40 x 1 inches / 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm
Eventually I'll Go In, 2022
Oil on linen
24 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches / 62.2 x 77.5 cm
Chemtrails on a Full Moonrise, 2026
Oil on linen
50 x 40 x 1 inches / 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm
The Bird's Ocean, 2026
Oil on linen
50 x 40 x 1 inches / 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm
Eventually I'll Go In, 2022
Oil on linen
24 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches / 62.2 x 77.5 cm
Chemtrails on a Full Moonrise, 2026
Oil on linen
50 x 40 x 1 inches / 127 x 101.6 x 2.5 cm
Nancy in Blue, 2024
Flashe on linen
74 x 59 x 1 3/4 inches / 188 x 149.9 x 4.4 cm
Untethered Thoughts, 2025-2026
Graphite, pastel and casein on natural rag paper with acrylic dyed inlay
15 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches / 40 x 32.4 x 3.8 cm
The Waltz, 2025-2026
Graphite, pastel and casein on acrylic dyed natural rag paper
15 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches / 40 x 32.4 x 3.8 cm
Blue Grey Mood, 2025-2026
Graphite, pastel and casein on natural rag paper
15 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches / 40 x 32.4 x 3.8 cm
Untethered Thoughts, 2025-2026
Graphite, pastel and casein on natural rag paper with acrylic dyed inlay
15 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches / 40 x 32.4 x 3.8 cm
The Waltz, 2025-2026
Graphite, pastel and casein on acrylic dyed natural rag paper
15 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches / 40 x 32.4 x 3.8 cm
Blue Grey Mood, 2025-2026
Graphite, pastel and casein on natural rag paper
15 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 1 1/2 inches / 40 x 32.4 x 3.8 cm
the unknown has never let me down, 2026
Polished and patinated bronze
15 1/2 x 10 x 7 inches / 39.4 x 25.4 x 17.8 cm
Domestic Tail (purple, 13 metres), 2026
Stainless steel hose wheel with wooden handles and a hand sewn faux fur tail with polyester filling
19 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 19 1/4 inches / 49 x 40 x 49 cm
A Sudden Surprise of the Soul, 2026
Oil stick on linen
60 x 80 x 2 inches / 152.4 x 203.2 x 5.1 cm
Quinacridone red brain above pink-blue water, 2026
Oil, acrylic medium, and high-density foam on linen over panel
48 x 36 x 3 1/2 inches / 121.9 x 91.4 x 8.9 cm
Liberté, Égalité, Sororité, 2026
Acrylic on cardboard
30 x 23 x 3 1/2 inches / 76.2 x 58.4 x 8.9 cm
Fight for Her Future, 2026
Acrylic on cardboard
30 x 22 x 3 1/2 inches / 76.2 x 55.9 x 8.9 cm
Quinacridone red brain above pink-blue water, 2026
Oil, acrylic medium, and high-density foam on linen over panel
48 x 36 x 3 1/2 inches / 121.9 x 91.4 x 8.9 cm
Liberté, Égalité, Sororité, 2026
Acrylic on cardboard
30 x 23 x 3 1/2 inches / 76.2 x 58.4 x 8.9 cm
Fight for Her Future, 2026
Acrylic on cardboard
30 x 22 x 3 1/2 inches / 76.2 x 55.9 x 8.9 cm
Shields Up!, 2026
Handmade pigments on linen
60 x 40 x 1 1/4 inches / 152.4 x 101.6 x 3.2 cm
Gathering in the Night, 2026
Handmade pigments and shell silver on linen
60 x 80 x 1 1/2 inches / 152.4 x 203.2 x 3.8 cm
Inverted Waters, 2026
Handmade pigments on linen
72 x 59 x 1 1/2 inches / 182.9 x 149.9 x 3.8 cm
Shields Up!, 2026
Handmade pigments on linen
60 x 40 x 1 1/4 inches / 152.4 x 101.6 x 3.2 cm
Gathering in the Night, 2026
Handmade pigments and shell silver on linen
60 x 80 x 1 1/2 inches / 152.4 x 203.2 x 3.8 cm
Inverted Waters, 2026
Handmade pigments on linen
72 x 59 x 1 1/2 inches / 182.9 x 149.9 x 3.8 cm
Bold Fire, 2026
Wool with aniline and natural dyes
30 x 40 x 1/2 inches / 76.2 x 101.6 x 1.3 cm
Held Breath, 2026
African wood mask, polyurethane resin, acrylic, and aluminum stand
59 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 25 1/4 inches / 151.1 x 57.1 x 64.1 cm
Olive Branches, 2026
Oil on canvas
45 x 75 x 3 3/8 inches / 114.3 x 190.5 x 8.6 cm
Cutting Ties, 2026
Oil on canvas
41 x 65 x 3 3/8 inches / 104.1 x 165.1 x 8.6 cm
Barrel of Monkeys, 2026
Oil on canvas
41 x 65 x 3 3/8 inches / 104.1 x 165.1 x 8.6 cm
Legacy, 2026
Oil on canvas
41 x 65 x 3 3/8 inches / 104.1 x 165.1 x 8.6 cm
Cutting Ties, 2026
Oil on canvas
41 x 65 x 3 3/8 inches / 104.1 x 165.1 x 8.6 cm
Barrel of Monkeys, 2026
Oil on canvas
41 x 65 x 3 3/8 inches / 104.1 x 165.1 x 8.6 cm
Legacy, 2026
Oil on canvas
41 x 65 x 3 3/8 inches / 104.1 x 165.1 x 8.6 cm
bare skin globe silver cervids blossom sky (Gondola Wish, color_3634223), 2026
Collage
16 3/8 x 13 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches / 41.6 x 33.7 x 3.8 cm
Portrait (Looking for Langston Vintage Series), 1989/2016
Ilford classic silver gelatin fine art paper, mounted on aluminum
29 5/8 x 23 1/8 x 1 5/8 inches / 75.2 x 58.7 x 4 cm
Edition of 4 plus 2 artist's proofs (AP 1/2)
Stars (Looking for Langston Vintage Series), 1989/2017
Ilford classic silver gelatin fine art paper, mounted on aluminum
23 1/8 x 29 5/8 x 1 5/8 inches / 58.7 x 75.2 x 4 cm
Edition of 4 plus 2 AP (#4/4)
I Dream A World (Looking for Langston Vintage Series), 1989/2017
Ilford classic silver gelatin fine art paper, mounted on aluminum
29 5/8 x 23 1/8 x 1 5/8 inches / 75.2 x 58.7 x 4 cm
Edition of 4 plus 2 artist's proofs (#3/4)
Portrait (Looking for Langston Vintage Series), 1989/2016
Ilford classic silver gelatin fine art paper, mounted on aluminum
29 5/8 x 23 1/8 x 1 5/8 inches / 75.2 x 58.7 x 4 cm
Edition of 4 plus 2 artist's proofs (AP 1/2)
Stars (Looking for Langston Vintage Series), 1989/2017
Ilford classic silver gelatin fine art paper, mounted on aluminum
23 1/8 x 29 5/8 x 1 5/8 inches / 58.7 x 75.2 x 4 cm
Edition of 4 plus 2 AP (#4/4)
I Dream A World (Looking for Langston Vintage Series), 1989/2017
Ilford classic silver gelatin fine art paper, mounted on aluminum
29 5/8 x 23 1/8 x 1 5/8 inches / 75.2 x 58.7 x 4 cm
Edition of 4 plus 2 artist's proofs (#3/4)
Equilibrium (V.9.H.), 2026
Urethane paint on wood
72 x 48 x 2 inches / 182.9 x 121.9 x 5.1 cm
Focus, Confidence, 2025
Urethane paint on wood
22 1/2 x 15 x 2 inches / 57.1 x 38.1 x 5.1 cm
Untitled (Air 1), 2021
Glazed ceramic
23 x 15 x 6 inches / 58.4 x 38.1 x 15.2 cm
Untitled (Air 3), 2020
Glazed ceramic
19 x 15 x 3 inches / 48.3 x 38.1 x 7.6 cm
Untitled (Center 1), 2020
Glazed ceramic
19 1/2 x 14 x 5 inches / 49.5 x 35.6 x 12.7 cm
Untitled (Air 1), 2021
Glazed ceramic
23 x 15 x 6 inches / 58.4 x 38.1 x 15.2 cm
Untitled (Air 3), 2020
Glazed ceramic
19 x 15 x 3 inches / 48.3 x 38.1 x 7.6 cm
Untitled (Center 1), 2020
Glazed ceramic
19 1/2 x 14 x 5 inches / 49.5 x 35.6 x 12.7 cm
Untitled (Carry), 2021
Glazed ceramic
10 x 18 1/2 x 2 1/4 inches / 25.4 x 47 x 5.7 cm
Untitled (Walk 1), 2021
Glazed ceramic
10 1/4 x 19 x 3 inches / 26 x 48.3 x 7.6 cm
Superbloom Skull, 2023
Glazed ceramic with glass in brass frame
21 5/8 x 26 x 5 7/8 inches / 55 x 66 x 15 cm
Nosferatu and Dr. Caligari, 2024
Archival pigment print
21 3/8 x 41 1/8 x 2 inches / 54.3 x 104.5 x 5.1 cm
Edition of 3 plus 2 artist's proofs (#1/3)