Live from Art Basel 2026, Marie Krimphoff and Carolyn Stocker-Seiler debrief from the fair floor, discussing the artworks, artists and gallery presentations that are defining this year's edition. They share their highlights, examine collector sentiment and buying behaviour, and explore what the mood in Basel may signal for the global art market in the months ahead.

Tune in for a concise, on-the-ground conversation from the world's leading art fair, packed with observations, insights and key takeaways.

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This week, Marie Krimphoff and Carolyn Stocker-Seiler (Bergos Art Consult) report from the Venice Biennale 2026. They share their impressions from the opening week, discuss the highlights of this year’s edition – from the main exhibition, curated by Koyo Kouoh, to standout national pavilions and satellite exhibitions across the city – and reflect on what the Biennale means for the contemporary art market.

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This week, Dr Jörn Quitzau (Bergos Chief Economist) speaks with Dr Mickey Levy (Macro Economist and former Chief Economist at Bank of America) about the surprising resilience of the US economy.

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This week, we have something special for you: the announcement of our new Bergos AIR Artist 2026! Nolwenn Deparpe (Bergos Next) welcomes Indyana Schneider to discuss her artistic path and what she's hoping to explore in the year ahead.

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This week, we speak with Prof. Dr. Julia Meyer (Professor of Sustainable Finance) about the evolving landscape of sustainable finance. From the growing need for transparency to efforts against greenwashing – we explore where the field is headed, and why impact finance might matter more in the years ahead.

🔗Connect with Julia Meyer: juliameyer.ch

🔗 Learn more about the Impact Finance Lab at ZHAW: Impact Finance Lab

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This week, we speak with Dr Jörn Quitzau (Bergos Chief Economist) about the turbulent start to the year.

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This week, Nolwenn Deparpe (Bergos Next) speaks with LAGIOIA about music, creative growth, and everything that came out of her AIR Artist journey in 2025 on stage and in the studio, and what she’s taking with her into the next chapter.

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In this episode, we speak with Vera Alexandropoulou (Vice President at Thalassa Foundation) and Guy Aufenacker (Head Private Banking Maritime at Bergos) about the pressing challenges of the shipping industry in the face of climate goals and energy transition. From the Paris 2050 Agreement and the IMO’s Net Zero Framework to the technological gap between land and sea – we explore how shipping must adapt, and why private initiatives like the Thalassa Foundation are becoming increasingly important.

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A warm holiday message and best wishes for a peaceful and joyful festive season from all of us at your Private Bank Bergos.

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Ein herzlicher Weihnachtsgruss und die besten Wünsche für eine friedliche und festliche Zeit von Ihrer Privatbank Bergos.

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