On Clarastrasse

Clarastrasse is not one of Basel's most attractive streets. Yet, it is part of an urban axis that connects the Messeplatz with the Claraplatz, and is continued further to the Rhein and Basel's old town on the other side of the river. Right now, Clarastrasse is in the midst of construction work, part of a large-scale project to renovate its infrastructure and to foster a more vibrant city life. 

A number of houses on Clarastrasse have deteriorated, many stores are empty - an almost ideal situation for this year's Parcours sector of Art Basel. Curated by Stefanie Hessler, a series of site-specific installations and performances will take place on Clarastrasse and in its vicinity. Many of them have been created specifically for spaces here - shops and stores, a hotel and a restaurant, a distillery and a disused shopping mall. Art Parcours 2024 is certainly going to vitalise the Clarastrasse, albeit for a short time, from 10 to 16 June. For more info, see www.artbasel.com/basel/basel/parcours-overview?lang=en