Art Basel’s Zero 10 marked a milestone for digital and contemporary art at this year’s fair, not as an offshoot but as a centerpiece.

The launch of a dedicated digital art sector was a defining moment for artists working at the intersection of art and technology, giving digital work equal footing with painting, sculpture, and installation. The result was a space alive with experimentation, immediacy, and purpose.

The curation brought together a global roster of artists exploring identity, ecology, and authorship in a networked age. Many works challenged the boundary between physical and digital, transforming light, code, and data into poetic material. Others embraced tactility and emotion, grounding technology in human experience. From immersive installations to algorithmic video pieces, Zero 10 revealed how artists are rewriting the rules of engagement for audiences and collectors alike.

What stood out was not just the diversity of media but the coherence of vision: a shared belief that digital art deserves institutional visibility, thoughtful presentation, and critical context. After years of digital work being relegated to side rooms or satellite events, Zero 10 represented real progress, a confident step toward parity within the world’s most prestigious art fair.

Art Basel’s Zero 10 launch marked a milestone for the digital art community

A moment to celebrate the artists, curators, and collectors who helped push digital art onto such a significant stage

A reminder of how far this movement has come and how much possibility still lies… pic.twitter.com/a3zGI4NE6Q
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To extend that dialogue beyond Basel, we’re sharing a series of exclusive video interviews with Matt Medved and the artists featured at Zero 10. Recorded on-site and presented in partnership with Artechouse, these conversations offer a rare glimpse into their creative process, influences, and intentions. Some speak about how algorithms and AI inform their practice, while others reflect on memory, materiality, or the role of community in digital creation.

Each interview adds dimension to the exhibition itself, turning still images into living stories and artworks into conversations. By hearing directly from the artists, viewers can experience the ideas behind the work, not just the aesthetics.

As Art Basel continues to evolve, Zero 10 stands as proof that digital art is not a transitory niche. It is an essential part of contemporary culture. Through these upcoming interviews, we aim to document and share that evolution, spotlighting the voices shaping the next chapter of art’s digital age.

Beeple

“It’s weirding people out… which I love to do” – @beeple

We caught up with Beeple to talk about his “Regular Animals” currently on view at @ArtBasel as part of Zero 10, the fair’s new platform for art of the digital age

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“It’s weirding people out, which I love to do,” Beeple said.

We caught up with the artist to talk about Regular Animals, presented at Art Basel as part of Zero 10, the fair’s new platform for art of the digital age.

Refik Anadol

Welcome to the digital art renaissance✨

We spoke with @refikanadol about the significance of digital works being presented so prominently at @artbasel

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— Now Media (@nowmedia) December 9, 2025

Are we entering a digital art renaissance? We spoke with Refik Anadol about the significance of digital works being presented so prominently at Art Basel.

Jack Butcher

Would you like a receipt? 🧾@jackbutcher’s “Self Checkout” put on a masterclass in conceptual performance art at Art Basel Miami

The installation started with a -$74,211 debt on the board (the cost to produce the booth). Every sale chipped away in real-time

Purchasers… pic.twitter.com/5skZoZNXQH
— Now Media (@nowmedia) December 10, 2025

Would you like a receipt? Jack Butcher’s “Self Checkout” put on a masterclass in conceptual performance art at Art Basel Miami.

The installation started with a -$74,211 debt on the board (the cost to produce the booth). Every sale chipped away in real-time. Purchasers received a physical receipt + a seed phrase containing a soulbound token.

The results? A +$114,706 PNL, a museum acquisition, and a memorable commentary on the idea that NFTs are “just receipts”

IX Shells

Enter a portal to Panama 🇵🇦

We were honored to speak with @ix_shells and share the excitement of being at a space like @ArtBasel’s Zero 10.

Through immersive generative visuals and interactive sound, "No Me Olvides" creates a temporal bridge between past and present.

Hear from… pic.twitter.com/wHZQ3Nq9vT
— Now Media (@nowmedia) December 12, 2025

Enter a portal to Panama. We caught up with IX Shells and shared the excitement of being at a space like Art Basel’s Zero 10. Through immersive generative visuals and interactive sound, “No Me Olvides” creates a temporal bridge between past and present.

Maya Man

Art Basel’s Zero 10 launch marked a milestone for the digital art community

A moment to celebrate the artists, curators, and collectors who helped push digital art onto such a significant stage

A reminder of how far this movement has come and how much possibility still lies… pic.twitter.com/a3zGI4NE6Q
— Now Media (@nowmedia) December 7, 2025

Maya Man and bitforms gallery debuted “(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes” within Art Basel’s inaugural Zero 10 sector. Reimagining the classic fairy tale as a critique of digital addiction, Man uses custom code to generate a relentless loop of virtual footwear that mirrors the “infinite scroll” of modern consumption.

Mario Klingemann

Kneel before the algorithm 🙏

At Art Basel, @quasimondo transformed the Zero 10 sector into a modern-day confession booth with "Appropriate Response"

The ritual is simple: Kneel on the prie-dieu. Wait for the split-flap display to clack. Receive your prophecy from the AI gods… pic.twitter.com/qMrWhG1XiD
— Now Media (@nowmedia) December 16, 2025

Kneel before the algorithm. At Art Basel, Mario Klingemann transformed the Zero 10 sector into a modern-day confession booth with “Appropriate Response.” The ritual is simple: Kneel on the prie-dieu. Wait for the split-flap display to clack. Receive your prophecy from the AI gods.

Snowfro

Art made by code ♾️

We enjoyed catching up with @ArtOnBlockchain as he exhibited ‘Quine’ by @larvalabs – the final @artblocks_io curated release

Each piece reveals the source code as part of the artwork – bridging the gap between the digital and physical

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— Now Media (@nowmedia) December 17, 2025

Art made by code. We enjoyed catching up with Erick “Snowfro” Calderon as he exhibited “Quine” by Larva Labs: the final Art Blocks Curated release. Each piece reveals the source code as part of the artwork – bridging the gap between the digital and physical.