I read whenever possible, and I buy books all the time, sometimes online, but mostly from bookshops. I love literature. If you want to understand art, it's important to understand what is also happening in literature, in music, in science, in architecture. Hans-Ulrich Obrist architectureartbook share on social
Fly-in, fly-out curating nearly always produces superficial results; it's a practice that goes hand in hand with the fashion for applying the word 'curating' to everything that involves simply making a choice - radio playlists, hotel decor, even the food stalls in New York's High Line Park. Hans-Ulrich Obrist applychoicecurate share on social
There is nothing deeper than to work for a year with the same artist. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artistdeepwork Change image and share on social
Making art is not the matter of a moment, and nor is making an exhibition; curating follows art. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artcurateexhibition Change image and share on social
My most famous show is the 'Kitchen Show.' More famous than any gallery show or museum show I curated. Hans-Ulrich Obrist curatefamousgallery Change image and share on social
I would go from one city to the next, inspired by the monks in the Middle Ages, who would carry knowledge from one monastery to the next monastery. Hans-Ulrich Obrist agecarrycity Change image and share on social
I have many intense friendships with artists. I don't mean we have intense one-day conversations but ongoing conversations that last in some cases for years. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artistcaseconversation 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
I always have coffee and porridge for breakfast. Hans-Ulrich Obrist breakfastcoffeeporridge Change image and share on social
For me, the idea of curating can be expanded. Curating science, curating art, music and theater and performance and not only bring those things into art but bring art into those areas. Hans-Ulrich Obrist areaartbring Change image and share on social