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Utopia And Fragile Democracy At Art Basel Fair

Visitors walk on the artwork 'Choir' by the German artist Katharina Grosse at the Art Basel fair entrance (Credit: AFP)

This year's Art Basel, the world's top contemporary art fair, paints a portrait of a troubled planet, with works embodying the relentless pursuit of happiness and the fragility of democracies.

The four-day event in the northern Swiss border city of Basel, which closes on Sunday, features more than 280 galleries presenting works by around 4,000 artists.

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