Edgy art in Basel’s back yard

A brisk walk from central Basel is Birsfelden; nestled between the Birs and Rhine rivers, the sleepy Swiss municipality is best known for its harbour and forest walks. But since 2009, locals have been welcoming not only nature lovers, but art enthusiasts too. From post-internet to performance art, and from mail art to installations in garages, the non-profit space Salts is giving Art Basels cutting-edge galleries a run for their money.When you first hear about Salts being in Birsfelden, it seem