u/Dismal_Inspector_966

Imma be in Art Basel in Basel for the first time! I’m deciding what ticket to get and activities to do! I would also love to spend time looking around the Zurich and Basel area.

Can I ask how much time I should spend at art Basel? Should I get the one day ticket or the after work ticket? One day ticket is significantly more expensive

What does the first day look like and is it worth going? I have a ticket this year, but the timing is tight. I’m coming straight from a work trip/vacation overseas and land in SFO at ~2pm that day and might arrive at the location 1.5 hrs later at 3:30 to 4pm. Is it worth going on the first day in this case?

Been noticing a few creative technology galleries and show pop up. I also noticed that there are aloe of vibe coded apps and software art in specific art galleries. Wondering how you feel about the art+code exhibits and galleries? I’ve heard mixed things - some people think the art is cool as it’s got novelty, and some people think it’s “tech bro” and more so focused on the tech experiment ( and not the art concept). Would love to hear your perspective !

I’m a frugal person. Every time I get deeper into the craft, more expensive tools, materials, etc need to be bought. I get into stained glass painting - and now buying a kiln seems to be the next step. I start learning new techniques like stained glass printmaking, sandblasting, etching etc - all need to invest money for materials, classes and tools to get good at it. I understand that materials are inherently expensive now (and quality is what you will get) and artists need to get paid well for classes.

As a frugal person, how do I mentally fight the “budgeting concerns” I have and bite the bullet and just buy and do it? How Is anyone else who is “cheap” do stained glass and be honest with themselves that it’s ok to spend on the hobby?