Is it necessary to understand the forces effective in other fields of knowledge. Architect rem koolhaas and curator hans ulrich obrist compile a history of metabolism. If you read adam curtiss interview with hans ulrich obrist, he talks about his. The video above documents curtiss introduction to the film and a conversation held with hans ulrich obrist at the serpentine gallery garden.
This outofsequence first volume in hans ulrich obrists conversation series is devoted to the influential cult comics artist, robert crumbcreator of fritz the cat, zap comics and mr. May 24, 20 as a new exhibition opens at mif, sarah lucas and hans ulrich obrist explain its demands fri 24 may 20 11. Then i went and made a sixpart series called pandoras box. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. In volume 16 of the conversation series, hans ulrich obrist presents an in depth exchange with the venerable germanborn artist and activist gustav metzger, which illuminates the artists fascinating life and 60year career. Adam curtis and hans ulrich obrist in conversation by serpentine.
Hans ulrich obrist born 1968 is a swiss art curator, critic and historian of art. Since his first show world soup the kitchen show in 1991, he has curated more than 300 shows. Part of jrpringers innovative documentsseries, published with les presses du reel and dedicated to critical writings, this publication comprises a unique collection of interviews by hans ulrich obrist mapping the development of the curatorial fieldfrom early independent curators in the 1960s and 70s and the experimental institutional programs developed in europe and the u. Ways of curating by hans ulrich obrist overdrive rakuten. And although curtis has been quite critical of art in its failing to challenge the status quo, many artists look. Adam curtis is not an artist, but a television journalist. There are few in the art world that see more, write more, or speak to more artists than serpentine galleries codirector hans ulrich obrist. Hans ulrich obrist has 261 books on goodreads with 18364 ratings. Discover book depositorys huge selection of hans ulrich obrist books online. Hans ulrich obrist and sarah morris, an open system meets an open system. Curator, critic, and art historian hans ulrich obrist joins hammer chief curator connie butler in a discussion on the work of marisa merz.
Essays by bruce altshuler, hu fang, virginia perezratton, and elizabeth. Wellknown curator and art scene networker hans ulbricht obrist gave an insight into his journey from a young art enthusiast curating his first art show in his kitchen 27 people attended. Because of this, eflux and hans ulrich obrist have decided to create a solo show of adam curtis filmsfebruary 11april 14, 2012. 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. I have one last question are you going to collaborate again with adam curtis. Film stills from adam curtiss documentary series pandoras box.
Hans ulrich obrist at the serpentine gallery garden marathon 2011. Hans ulrich obrist on what it means to be a curator in a time of. Jb ever brockman foreword to by the late john brockman since the 1960s, john brockmans pioneering activities have been diverse and multidirectional, marked by a fearlessness and fluidity of thought. We talked to the curator, author, and writer about their new philosophy book. In 1959, metzger penned a manifesto of autodestructive art, which states in part, autodestructive paintings, sculptures and constructions have a lifetime varying from a. By fusing together narrative and reportage, curtiss films enter an ecstatic and playful sphere where themes of power, coercion, technology, morality, and freedom assume a life of their own. Hans ulrich obrist is an art curator, critic and historian.
Obrist is the author of the interview project, an extensive ongoing project of interviews. Adam curtis and hans ulrich obrist in conversation. Hans ulrich obrist, artistic director of the serpentine galleries in london, has been named the most powerful figure in the art world. Hans ulrich obrist, the curator who never sleeps the new yorker. A postolympic beijing minimarathon on new years eve of 2008, hans ulrich obrist conducted a marathon of conversations in beijing, addressing artists, cultural producers, and media practitioners about the postolympic state of the city.
The serpentine gallery garden marathon was the sixth in the gallerys acclaimed marathon series. In 1959, metzger penned a manifesto of autodestructive art, which states in part, autodestructive paintings. Hans ulrich obrist is codirector of the serpentine gallery in london. 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. Adam curtis is not an artist, but a television journalist, notes hans ulrich obrist in his press release for the adam curtis. Apr 22, 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 open ended. The discussion led to the question of whether a show could take scores or written. Alan moore is the man behind the birth of this epochal symbol.
The swissborn curator and writer is a passionate observer of everything that moves in and around the art world. This exhibition of adam curtis works aims to try and break down the divide. Hans ulrich obrists most popular book is ways of curating. Well i trained as an english literature guy, and i trained in the era of historicism, and historicism meant, you know, youve got. Coupland, writer shumon basar, and curator hans ulrich obrist suggests that, in fact. Over the last decade, many artists have become interested in his work.
The future of art according to hans ulrich obrist artsy. If you read adam curtis interview with hans ulrich obrist, he talks about his. A brief history of curating hansulrich obrist, lionel. The desperate edge of now, curated by hans ulrich obrist, marked yet another major stage in the canonization of one of the most ambitious contemporary political filmmakers. Though curtis would never call himself an artist, the filmmaker and serial documentarian has been known to flirt with the art world. Hans ulrich obrist is the artistic director at the serpentine galleries in london, a firmly established venue at the pinnacle of contemporary art. Hans ulrich obrist to begin with the beginning, i wanted to ask you to tell us how it all started, if you had an epiphany or a revelation.
Natural, among many other iconic underground mainstays. Sep 16, 2017 wellknown curator and art scene networker hans ulbricht obrist gave an insight into his journey from a young art enthusiast curating his first art show in his kitchen 27 people attended. The discussion led to the question of whether a show could take scores or written instructions by artists as a point of departure. This years convoco art conversation was led by the international curator hans ulrich obrist and the documentary filmmaker adam curtis convoco forum 2018. A conversation with hans ulrich obrist, douglas coupland, and.
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. 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. How did you come to philosophy or how did philosophy come to you. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. As a new exhibition opens at mif, sarah lucas and hansulrich obrist explain its demands fri 24 may 20 11. Hans ulrich obrist was born in zurich in 1968 and currently lives and works in london, where he is codirector of exhibitions and programmes and director of international projects. This issue of eflux journal features a rare indepth interview with curtis by hans ulrich obrist, coinciding with the filmmakers first. Volume 15 of the conversation series features a riveting dialogue between series editor and cultural catalyst hans ulrich obrist and the renowned italian designer enzo mari. The desperate edge of now, curated by hansulrich obrist, marked yet another major stage in the canonization of one of the most ambitious contemporary political filmmakers. A day in the life of hans ulrich obrist after 25 years in the art world, the serpentine galleries artistic director is more prolific than ever. In 2012, hans ulrich obrist curated a retrospective of curtiss films at efluxs gallery space. More concerned with theoretical issues in design than commercial success, mari is one of the most thoughtful and intellectually provocative designers of the late twentieth century. Few bring such energy and wit to the role than hans ulrich obrist, 41, the swiss.
Books by hans ulrich obrist author of ways of curating. Explore books by hansulrich obrist with our selection at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jul 29, 2017 curator, critic, and art historian hans ulrich obrist joins hammer chief curator connie butler in a discussion on the work of marisa merz. I want to start a series of conversations with emerging artists that focus in particular on the experience of the individual in art school now. Shop amongst our popular books, including 177, douglas coupland, the age of earthquakes and more from hans ulrich obrist.
Curtiss two major seriesthe century of the self and the power of nightmares, both. Ive been drawn to looking closely at hans ulrich obrists interview technique recently. Nov 04, 2014 hans ulrich obrist curated his first exhibit in his kitchen when he was twentythree years old. And the new afghanistan film by adam curtis bitter lake. In his series the trap, curtis takes on the ultimate ideal at the heart of our age. The marathon series of public events was conceived by hans ulrich obrist in. Mar 26, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of hans ulrich obrist books online. Shop amongst our popular books, including 177, douglas coupland, the age of earthquakes and more from hans ulrich. Esther went on to devise tv series hearts of gold, host the talkshow esther and star in strictly come dancing. Hans ulrich obrist s most popular book is ways of curating. He is the codirector of exhibitions and programmes and director of international projects at the serpentine gallery, london. Foreword and acknowledgements by kate fowle and frances wu giarratano.
I started with hans ulrich obrist, venerated curator of londons. To begin with the beginning, i wanted to ask you to tell us how it all started, if you had an epiphany or a revelation. Josephine meckseper josephine mecksepers elaborate installations, photographs and videos explore the relationship between. 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. Somewhere totally else hapax by obrist, hansulrich, shrigley, david, canonica, finn, dirie, clement isbn. Obrist is widely regarded as one of the most prolific and innovative curators of international contemporary art working today.
Butler and ulrich obrist discuss current issues in the contemporary art world including the art market and undervalued artists, making exhibitions that change art history, and finding new artists in a globalized contemporary art field. Curtis s two major seriesthe century of the self and the power of nightmares, both made. Sarah morris and hans ulrich obrist in conversation. Since then he has staged more than 250 shows internationally, many of them among the most influential exhibits of our age. Hans ulrich obrist curated his first exhibit in his kitchen when he was twentythree years old. Ways of curating is a compendium of the insights obrist has gained from his years of extraordinary work in the art world. Both obrist and crumb are great conversationalists, and. The publications and publication projects of hans ulrich obrist. This spring, eflux feted the british television journalist adam curtis with a complete retrospective of his documentary essays. He is artistic director at the serpentine galleries, london. In volume 16 of the conversation series, hans ulrich obrist presents an indepth exchange with the venerable germanborn artist and activist gustav metzger, which illuminates the artists fascinating life and 60year career. Hans ulrich obrist is a swiss curator and art critic. The following is the foreword to the new edition by hans ulrich obrist.