Art Basel 2025

Inspiration, Color, and Unexpected Connections

Have you ever been to Art Basel? Whether you’re a collector, an art professional, or simply someone who loves exploring creative worlds, it’s truly an experience worth having.

This year, I wasn’t sure if I could make it. Work was busy, life felt full, and with temperatures soaring above 30 degrees (or at least it felt that way!), I hesitated. But something inside told me: Go. Take this time for yourself.

Some time ago, my friend, Aleksandra Dobroszek, who works at Niance offered me a VIP ticket to the VOLTA Art Fair, a side event of Art Basel. Knowing my love for art, she thought it would be perfect — and she was right. I immediately said yes!

So, I took the two-hour train ride from Zug to Basel. On my way there, by pure chance, I bumped into my neighbor Siham Ceballos, a talented artist from the Langhuus atelier. She also decided last minute to visit. What a beautiful coincidence — and a reminder of how art connects us in unexpected ways.

The moment I stepped into the fair, I felt completely welcome. The space was filled with stunning pieces — many of them colorful and bold, exactly the kind of art that makes my heart sing. Or maybe I simply remember the colorful ones best because they speak so strongly to me.

One highlight was spotting a painting I immediately recognized: an iconic work by Silvia Strobos, known for her joyful figures. She is a Dutch-born artist, living in Zurich, whose work explores human encounters and the connections between people. Funny enough, I recognized her artwork at her booth before I even realized it was her — I’ve been following her on social media for a while.

Eventually, I reached my main destination: the beautiful booth at Niance. Niance, who was also sponsoring the event, stands for luxury Swiss skincare that merges science, art, and nature — and their presence at Art Basel reflected this beautifully.

What surprised me most about the day wasn’t just the art. It was the rich, spontaneous conversations I had along the way. I came for the paintings, but I left with inspiring human connections — the kind that remind me why I do what I do. As a true people person, these moments of shared curiosity and joy fill me up in ways that art alone cannot.

I returned home sun-kissed, inspired, and deeply grateful that I chose to listen to that small voice telling me to take time for myself.

Sometimes the best inspiration lives right outside our comfort zone — waiting for us to say yes.