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Hans ulrich obrist is the codirector of exhibitions and programmes and director of international projects, serpentine gallery, london. Since hans ulrich obristmuseum director, curator, writer, cultural. I n 1986, during a school trip to rome, i decided to go my own way and visit alighiero boetti. Jul 08, 2016 hans ulrich obrist is the artistic director at the serpentine galleries in london, a firmly established venue at the pinnacle of contemporary art. If peripatetic is the word most overused to describe hansulrich obrist, it is not inappropriate. Obrist discovers the couples intimate life within the interior of their london house, a veritable museum of obsessions. For instance, artists shared in all tasks relating to my exhibitions, not just their individual pieces. Apr 30, 20 curated by hans ulrich obrist, do it began in paris in 1993 as a conversation between the artists christian boltanski and bertrand lavier and obrist himself, who was experimenting with how exhibition formats could be rendered more flexible and openended. Hans ulrich obrist, the curator who never sleeps the new yorker. He has also edited the writings of gerhard richter, gilbert and george and. There are few in the art world that see more, write more, or speak to more artists than serpentine galleries codirector hans ulrich obrist.
Description thomas demand by hans ulrich obrist this version is in german and english. The discussion led to the question of whether a show could take scores or written instructions by artists as a point of departure. Director joseph grigely the huo archive is located at room 705 112 s. Ways of curating is a unique and insightful guide which enables the reader to discover unexplored paths for a new curatorial approach. He has also edited the writings of gerhard richter, gilbert and george and louise bourgeois. The future of art according to hans ulrich obrist artsy. Follow hans ulrich obrists instagram account to see all 4,144 of their photos and videos. Featuring an introduction by the wellknown critic barry schwabsky and an interview with globetrotting curator, hans ulrich obrist, earthling offers insight into neidichs original artwork. Morning ritual the maverick swiss curator takes us for an early morning jog into the new year i believe in the idea of rituals, says indefatigable cultural innovator hans ulrich obrist, who helps us into 2014 with his thoughts on routine while taking his daily run around londons hyde park. Official website of olafur eliasson and his studio. Discover book depositorys huge selection of hans ulrich obrist books online.
You does the inside of your head feel a little strange today. Edited by charles arsenehenry, shumon basar, karen marta. Hans ulrich obrist found his paris hotel room too dreary so he invited round some artists to liven things up i had always wanted to live in a hotel. The artistic director of the serpentine gallery picks his favourite spots. At the time, he was working on ideas relating to maps and mapmaking. He is artistic director at the serpentine galleries, london. Obrist is the codirector of exhibitions and programs and of international projects at the serpentine galleries in london. Dec 18, 2014 many features of the kitchen show mark my work as a curator to this day. Kazuo shinohara 19252006 was a japanese architect, educator and writer. In result, half the world is starting to live in the future now. Thomas demand by hans ulrich obrist tipi photo bookshop. Hans ulrich obrists most popular book is ways of curating. Architect rem koolhaas and curator hans ulrich obrist compile a history of metabolism. The best books on contemporary art five books expert.
The swiss curator hans ulrich obrist joined the serpentine gallery as codirector of exhibitions and programmes and director of international projects in april 2006. Volume number 10 in the conversation series with the influential museum director, curator, writer and conversationalist hans ulrich obrist, is given over to an intensive talk with the important german conceptual artist, thomas demand, who constructs precise environments out of paper maquettes. Hans ulrich obrist is a curator at the serpentine, a gallery in. In order to understand il tempo del postino better, i asked hans ulrich obrist, to answer my questions, which he agreed to do. Adrian villar rojas by hans ulrich obrist 9780714875019. Curated by hans ulrich obrist, do it began in paris in 1993 as a conversation between the artists christian boltanski and bertrand lavier and obrist himself, who was experimenting with how exhibition formats could be rendered more flexible and openended. Jan 02, 1998 curated by hans ulrich obrist, do it began in paris in 1993 as a conversation between the artists christian boltanski and bertrand lavier and obrist himself, who was experimenting with how exhibition formats could be rendered more flexible and openended. Hans ulrich obrist s most popular book is ways of curating. Hans ulrich obrist is codirector of the serpentine gallery in london. Since his first show world soup the kitchen show in 1991, he has curated more than 300 shows. Entertaining explanation of why curating is vital part of the arts today. The book is part of the documents series, copublished with les presses du reel and. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Hans ulrich obrist, popeye forever french and ever popeye english by jeff koons. Hans ulrich obrist, the curator who never sleeps the new. Hans ulrich obrist is the artistic director of contemporary art gallery, the serpentine, in londons kensington gardens. Serpentine superstar hans ulrich obrist reveals the delights and dangers of his. And, having literally written the book on curating, there are few better positioned to see what shape art will take in the future. Ways of curating by hans ulrich obrist, paperback barnes. Usually made from clay, his colossal installations are nonpermanent and noncollectable, as they disappear or decay over time. The curator hans ulrich obrist remembers his firstever group show, which he hosted in his kitchen in 1991. The booklet not only explores shores utilisation of instagram as a photograph. Hans ulrich obrist has been conducting ongoing conversations with the worlds greatest living artists since he began in switzerland, aged 19, with fischli and. Hansulrich rudel 2 july 1916 18 december 1982 was a german groundattack pilot during world war ii. Hans ulrich obrist author of ways of curating goodreads.
Rudel was the most decorated german serviceman of world war ii, being the sole recipient of the knights cross with golden oak leaves, swords, and diamonds in january 1945. This first collection of essays from renowned curator and critic hans ulrich obrist is essential in any contemporary thinkers library. Alongside his collected interviews rleased a few years back, it is the cornerstone of one of todays most original thinkers on contemporary art. Hans ulrich obrist on london and life with a plane to.
Marina abramovic hans ulrich obrist is a passionate communicator. The swissborn curator and writer is a passionate observer of everything that moves in and around the art world. Often taken in caf,s and using newspapers and magazines altered by the artist, these photographs are taken straight from todays headlines. One of the questions i started out with, at the beginning, was trying to understand the forces effective in visual art and contemporary art, which is my field as a curator, trying to understand what is necessary in art.
Readings high concept, by hans ulrich obrist harper. He is the codirector of exhibitions and programmes and director of international projects at the serpentine gallery, london. Obrist is the editor of a series of conversation books published by walther koenig. Hans ulrich obrist has 258 books on goodreads with 18019 ratings. Hans ulrich obrist is one of the most fascinating figures in contemporary art. Thats because tech is remaking individuality itself say douglas coupland, hans ulrich obrist and shumon basar. Feb 28, 2009 if peripatetic is the word most overused to describe hans ulrich obrist, it is not inappropriate. Hans ulrich obrist in conversation with kazuo shinohara. Hans ulrich obrist is an art curator, critic and historian. He and i are meeting today to discuss the publication of no fewer than.
Praise for ways of curating ways of curating is a unique and insightful guide which enables the reader to discover unexplored paths for a new curatorial approach. Hans ulrich obrist is the artistic director at the serpentine galleries in london, a firmly established venue at the pinnacle of contemporary art. By hans ulrich obrist documents book 3 nov 30, 2011. Hans ulrich obrist is a curator at the serpentine, a gallery in londons kensington gardens that was once a teahouse and is now firmly established as a center for contemporary art. A brief history of curating hansulrich obrist, lionel. Good minds suggesthans ulrich obrists favorite books. From ways of curating, by hans ulrich obrist, out this month from faber and faber. Obrist is the author of the interview project, an extensive ongoing project of interviews. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Before practicing architecture he studied mathematics, which influenced his particular conception of architecture and the city. Hans ulrich obrists favorite books one grand books.
The kitchen was just another space where i kept stacks of books and papers. The booklet not only explores shores utilisation of instagram as a. Curated by hans ulrich obrist, do it began in paris in 1993 as a conversation between the artists christian boltanski and bertrand lavier and obrist himself, who was experimenting with how exhibition formats could be rendered more flexible and open ended. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. He and i are meeting today to discuss the publication of no fewer than three books.
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