Art Basel

The pinnacle of the global art calendar is, for the 47th consecutive year, transforming its namesake medieval Rhineland city into an art mecca. As many as 291 galleries—drawn from 34 countries and showcasing the work of over 4,000 artists—will bring museum-worthy pieces from just about every major player in art history, alongside special performances and exhibitions from legends like Stan VanDerBeek, talks and panels, site-specific installations around the city, and all the glittering hoo-ha of the art world ( June 15–18; artbasel.com).