In an inside promotion, Artwork Basel has appointed Karim Crippa as the following director of its Paris truthful. Crippa at the moment leads communications for Artwork Basel Paris and is a senior editor of the corporate’s editorial platform.
Crippa joined Artwork Basel seven years in the past, and has since labored throughout the truthful’s public relations and editorial departments. He beforehand held related roles on the Haus der Kunst in Munich and the Vienna-based digital content material agency Deal with Company.
He stated in an announcement: “I’ll do every little thing in my energy to assist advance this distinctive present and to stay a tireless advocate for the town of Paris, our exhibitors, companions and Artwork Basel’s world mission. Working alongside gallerists, artists, writers, institutional representatives, collectors and creatives for the final 15 years has solely ever strengthened my dedication to the worlds of artwork and tradition.”
He replaces Clément Delépine, who has led the truthful since its inaugural version in 2022. Delépine introduced final month that he’s leaving Artwork Basel to go the Paris exhibition area Lafayette Anticipations.
This isn’t the primary time Artwork Basel has promoted a communications head to guide one among its reveals. Maike Cruse, the pinnacle of Artwork Basel in Basel since 2023, was the corporate’s communications supervisor between 2008 and 2011, earlier than occurring to guide Artwork Berlin Up to date truthful and Gallery Weekend Berlin.
Cruse’s predecessor Marc Spiegler, who served as world director of the model between 2012 and 2023, got here to Artwork Basel with an editorial background, having labored beforehand as a journalist.
Crippa experiences to Vincenzo de Bellis, Artwork Basel’s chief inventive officer and world director of gala’s. De Bellis stated in an announcement: “Karim combines a curator’s eye, a communicator’s precision, and a profound understanding of what makes Paris such an important metropolis for up to date artwork. Over the previous three years, he has been instrumental in articulating the truthful’s identification and constructing trusted relationships throughout our ecosystem of galleries, establishments, and companions.”
Artwork Basel Paris’s fourth version continues on the Grand Palais till 26 October. Its fifth version, Crippa’s first as director, shall be held October 2026.
