Art Basel Qatar Debut Highlights Royal Influence and Regional Art Sales
The inaugural edition of Art Basel Qatar has concluded, marking a significant event in the art world with its unique format and sales dynamics. Unlike traditional art fairs, this event featured booth-less, single-artist presentations, focusing on building new connections rather than immediate sales. The fair was notably influenced by the presence of Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, whose interest in acquiring artworks was signaled by white slips of paper given to exhibitors. While formal acquisitions by Qatar Museums have not been announced, many artworks are expected to join the collection of the Art Mill Museum, set to open in 2030. The fair also saw participation from other institutions, including an Asian museum and a U.S. museum, which acquired works by various artists. 
