The arrival of June ought to offer a reprieve after a busy May art fair calendar packed to the rafters with events both in and outside of New York City. But if the June art fair calendar is only refreshingly light because of Art Basel’s global dominance, at least the next best thing to a month off is a few weeks on the Rhine. Where NYC art fairs dominated the May calendar thanks to Frieze, the Art Basel satellite fairs are the order of the day in June, and we’re not complaining! It’s a real treat for those of us looking for a break from the city and a city’s worth of art.

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May 31-June 2

“In Bordeaux, there’s a permanent presence of art in life, in the city, and in the vineyards, which we’ve demonstrated through partnerships with chateaus and prominent collectors like Smith Haut Lafitte, Chasse-Spleen, Fleur de Lisse or Pape Clément,” BAD founder Jean-Daniel Compain said in a recent statement. Held annually in Hangar 14, this fair, which is now holding its third edition, attracts a diverse crowd of approximately 15,000 visitors annually and showcases an impressive array of contemporary art from sixty or more French and international galleries. New this year are two new art and design awards (the BAD ebabx Prize and the Château Kirwan Prize), a philanthropic gala dinner with a menu designed by twice-starred chef Mathieu Viannay and the fair’s first artist residency program, which will host Sean Crossley in the Yndō Cabin in Cap Ferret and Lélia Demoisy at Château Smith Haut Lafitte. As in past years, the art fair’s LAB lectures and roundtable discussions will bring together art professionals, art enthusiasts, specialists and notable thinkers.

June 7-9

Strategically scheduled to herald Art Basel, this year’s Zurich Art Weekend will feature a curated program of more than seventy-five exhibitions and 130 special events held across sixty venues, including public and private art institutions and innovative off-spaces throughout the city. The weekend, which launched in 2018, is notable for its inclusivity and accessibility—most events are free with a Public Pass or even open to spontaneous attendees and generally in close proximity, so visitors can drop into several venues over the course of a single day. Beyond the exhibitions, there are art walks, guided tours, artist talks,........

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