Basel Royale Art Prize

Overview

'Battle' is normally a dirty word, but in the art world, it can be a mark of originality, technical skill and style. Or at least, that's how the Basel Royale Art Prize's 24 finalists will be judged in the upcoming 12 heats.

Official submissions to the prize will be made by the artists live at Lo-Fi on Taylor Square, where the jams will be provided by electronic taste-makers Astral People. Every Thursday for 12 weeks, beginning on August 15, two artists will go head-to-head in a three-hour long blitz of creative energy to see whose work makes it to the final showcase on November 7. But don't just stand and watch — the public can have a say by voting in person using tokens or online via Instagram.

Aside from Instacred and a sense of self-satisfaction, the winner will also be sent to Art Basel in Miami, one of the most significant international art events, which displays a selection of modern and contemporary works from around the world.