Noah Horowitz Honored on TIME100 Art List
Art Basel's chief executive is recognized for his influence on the global art market.
Noah Horowitz, chief executive of Art Basel, has been named one of TIME's 100 most influential people in art for 2026. Horowitz has been instrumental in shaping the contemporary art world, which relies heavily on art fairs for global commerce and client expansion.
Since assuming leadership of Art Basel in 2022, Horowitz has focused on strengthening the brand's core operations while also pursuing innovative growth strategies. This includes the launch of Art Basel's fifth fair in Doha in February, in partnership with the Qatari royal family, and the upcoming relocation of its Paris show to the historic Grand Palais in 2024.
Beyond traditional fairs, Horowitz has expanded Art Basel's digital presence with the dedicated section Zero 10 and introduced a retail shop for branded and artist-created merchandise. He has also cultivated high-profile partnerships with brands such as Miu Miu, Samsung, and Qatar Airways. Horowitz stated that his aim is to proactively and creatively meet the evolving demands of the art market.
Horowitz and his team are reportedly working diligently to implement these forward-looking initiatives, aiming to further solidify Art Basel's position in the global art landscape. His efforts underscore the critical role art fairs play in today's interconnected art market, transforming the buying and selling of art into significant cultural events.