Goodman Gallery returns to Art Basel 2026 with a major presentation showcasing some of the most influential artists working today, including William Kentridge, El Anatsui, Kapwani Kiwanga, Carrie Mae Weems, and Yinka Shonibare.

Presented at Stand R11 from 18 to 21 June, the exhibition reflects the gallery’s longstanding commitment to artists whose work engages with history, identity, memory, politics, and cultural exchange. Bringing together established international figures and significant contemporary voices, the presentation highlights the global reach of artists connected to Africa and the wider Global South.

A key feature of the booth is a new large-scale drawing by William Kentridge, one of South Africa’s most celebrated contemporary artists. Known for his distinctive approach to drawing, film, theatre, and performance, Kentridge continues to use the medium as a way of exploring memory, history, and the complexities of human experience.

Also on view is a major work by El Anatsui, whose transformative sculptures have become some of the most recognisable works in contemporary art. Returning to wood, a material central to his early practice. The work reflects his ongoing interest in material histories, transformation, and the movement of people, objects, and ideas across cultures.

Throughout the presentation, artists engage with themes that resonate globally: migration, identity, trade, power, environmental change, and collective memory. Whether through photography, sculpture, textiles, installation, or painting, the works reveal how contemporary artists continue to challenge established narratives while offering new perspectives on the world around us.

The exhibition also includes works by internationally respected artists such as Carrie Mae Weems, Kapwani Kiwanga, Yinka Shonibare, Sue Williamson, Shirin Neshat, Hank Willis Thomas, Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum, and David Goldblatt, among others.

What makes the presentation particularly noteworthy is the breadth of artistic perspectives brought together in a single space. Rather than focusing on a single theme or geography, the booth reflects the increasingly interconnected nature of contemporary art, where local histories and global conversations often overlap.

As one of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs, Art Basel provides a platform for galleries, museums, collectors, and curators from across the globe. Goodman Gallery’s return reinforces both its international presence and the growing recognition of artists whose practices engage with African histories and contemporary realities.

For those following contemporary African art on the global stage, this year’s presentation offers a compelling snapshot of some of the most important artistic voices shaping current international conversations.