When I was 17, I met many artists, and it started to become this conversation with artists out of which all of my exhibitions grew. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes artist conversation exhibition
I met Gerhard Richter and Alighiero Boetti when I was a teenager, and I was really inspired by them. When Boetti died, I realized I only vaguely remembered so many things he told me. It was such a pity. Had I only recorded his voice, he would still be with me, and I could listen to it from time to time. Hans-Ulrich Obrist alighieroboettidie share on social
Switzerland felt incredibly narrow, growing up. It was good, in a way. There were so many museums. But it was always a no-brainer that I would have to leave, and I'm grateful for that. Hans-Ulrich Obrist brainerfeltgood Change image and share on social
The non-utility of my kitchen could be transformed into its utility for art. To do a show there would mix art and life, naturally. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artkitchenlife Change image and share on social
What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing. Cheech Marin artartistcombination share on social
We exist in this weirdly schizo culture, where sex is everywhere in the media, and yet, at the same time, you don't sit down and have a conversation about what you did in bed last night with your friends. Despite the ubiquity of sex, it's still a taboo when it comes to day-to-day conversation. Mary Roach bedconversationculture share on social
I may play some exhibition games so I don't want to quit the game of chess completely. I just decided and it's a firm decision not to play competitive chess anymore. Garry Kasparov anymorechesscompetitive Change image and share on social