The Three Bells

In the first episode of Season 6, Adrian Ellis speaks with Noah Horowitz, CEO of Art Basel, about how art fairs shape cities and cultural ecosystems. Their conversation explores the evolving role of Art Basel as a cultural platform operating at the intersection of culture, capital, and place – and what that means for the cities that host them.

External references:
  • Art Basel: Global art fair platform founded in Basel in 1970, with editions in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, Paris, and Qatar.
  • MCH Group: Swiss-based live marketing and events company and parent company of Art Basel.
  • UBS & Art Basel – The Art Market Report: Annual research report referenced in the discussion of market dynamics and collecting trends.
  • Art Basel Paris: Art Basel’s Paris edition, held at the Grand Palais.
  • Art Basel Qatar: Newly announced Art Basel edition, launching in Doha, Qatar, 5-7 February 2026.

About our guest:
Noah Horowitz, is CEO of Art Basel. Previously Director of Americas for Art Basel, he has also held leadership roles at Sotheby’s and The Armory Show. Trained as an art historian, his work sits at the intersection of the art market, cultural institutions, and urban life. +

Creators and Guests

AE
Host
Adrian Ellis
Producer
AEA Consulting
AC
Writer
Alyssa Cartwright
AS
Composer
ArtWave Studio
Producer
Gregorio Lucena Scarpella

What is The Three Bells?

Hello and welcome to The Three Bells – a podcast in which we explore the challenges and opportunities waiting for us at the intersection of culture and urbanism…