Innovative Showcase
Art in Motion
A digital art showcase presented by Kunstmeile Basel ·
Initiated by SheIsInBlack.art · Curated by AVGD Gallery
A New Format for Digital Art
ART IN MOTION is an innovative showcase by Kunstmeile Basel in collaboration with Sheisinblack.art and AVGD Gallery, dedicated to digital and AI-driven video art.
The focus lies on short, striking video loops and motion-art pieces in vertical format (9:16), presented on a large screen in the heart of Basel – free to access and visible 24/7. With over 2,000 daily visitors, Kunstmeile Basel offers exceptional public visibility for digital art.
This project creates a stage for international artists to explore new forms of digital expression beyond traditional frames.
Open Call
An international Open Call invite artists to submit their works and become part of the next edition.
• 6 selected artists will be featured with their videos or animated visuals in a curated loop
• Each artist: 2 pieces, 20 seconds each, without sound, mp4 or mov
• Showcase duration: 4-6 weeks at Kunstmeile Basel
Why Participate?
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High visibility in a public, urban art space
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Be part of an international, curated program dedicated to digital art
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Explore the intersection of art, technology, and public space
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Official participation certificate issued by Kunstmeile Basel & AVGD Gallery
Future Perspective
Each edition of Art in Motion open new thematic fields and may be accompanied by live presentations or opening events, creating opportunities for dialogue between artists, audiences, and partners.
The project aims to establish a continuous platform for progressive digital art – beyond borders, in motion.
artists
The new avant-garde of digital art.
The artists of the AVGD Gallery represent the new avant-garde – a generation of creators merging art, technology, and emotion into a new dimension of expression.
Each artist brings a distinctive voice – poetic, experimental, and bold. Together they form a curated collective redefining the boundaries between reality and fiction, human and machine, past and future.
AVGD is more than a gallery – it’s a movement for the art of tomorrow.
featured Artists - EDition 2
Exhibition Period: 2 January to 15 February 2026
Edition 2 of Art in Motion unfolds as a vibrant continuation of the exhibition series, featuring an exceptionally distinctive group of artists.
On view at Kunstmeile Basel from 2 January to 15 February, this edition explores new visual languages in motion — bold, experimental and driven by contemporary digital and AI-based practices.
featured Artists - EDition 1
Exhibition Period: 15 November 2025 – 1 January 2026
This curated selection brings together the artists exhibited at Kunstmeile Basel between 15 November 2025 and 1 January 2026, marking the first edition of Art in Motion.
Each contributor presented a distinct perspective on contemporary digital art — ranging from surreal moving images to AI-driven visual narratives. Together, their works defined the inaugural edition of the exhibition.
Kunstmeile Basel
The Kunstmeile Basel is a unique art passage in the heart of the city, transforming an everyday walkway into an open and accessible gallery space. Its illuminated showcases present a diverse spectrum of artistic expressions – from painting, photography, design and sculpture to contemporary digital and media art.
Open 24 hours a day and free of charge, the Kunstmeile offers a constant, weather-protected art experience to thousands of daily visitors. By combining the intimacy of street-level encounters with the continuity of a curated exhibition program, the Kunstmeile Basel has established itself as an urban stage for both emerging and established artists, fostering dialogue between the public and contemporary art in all its forms.
Website: https://kunstmeile.ch/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kunstmeile.ch/
Sheisinblack.art
Sheisinblack.art is an AI-driven visual art persona created by Manuela Klauser. Her work combines dark gothic, pop-surreal and “creepy-cute” aesthetics with contemporary digital experimentation.
She often explores themes of the uncanny, the playful, and the bizarre – blending elements of surrealism, gothic imagery, and avant-garde fashion with the possibilities of generative AI.
Sheisinblack.art has been featured in international exhibitions and festivals, from gallery showcases in Vienna and Basel to large-scale digital presentations in Milan and Canada. Through this hybrid of technology and artistry, Sheisinblack.art creates immersive, emotionally charged visuals that blur the boundaries between digital imagination and contemporary art.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheisinblack.art
AVGD Gallery
The AVGD Gallery (Avant-Garde Digital) is an independent platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of art, technology, and new media. With a focus on digital art, AI-driven creativity, and experimental visual storytelling, the gallery develops curated formats, open calls, and collaborative projects that give artists international visibility both online and in public space.
AVGD Gallery acts as a bridge between contemporary artistic practices and technological innovation, creating new contexts for how art can be experienced in the 21st century.