To record is a process against forgetting. I do interviews because it's what I've been doing every day for a few hours since I was a kid. I've always talked to artists. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artistdayforget Change image and share on social
The 21st-century curator works in a supremely globalised reality. Hans-Ulrich Obrist 21stcenturycurator Change image and share on social
I see a curator as a catalyst, generator and motivator - a sparring partner, accompanying the artist while they build a show, and a bridge builder, creating a bridge to the public. Hans-Ulrich Obrist accompanyartistbridge Change image and share on social
At a certain moment, when I started doing my own shows, I felt it would be really interesting to know what is the history of my profession. I realized that there was no book, which was kind of a shock. Hans-Ulrich Obrist bookfelthistory share on social
I founded a club, which is called the Brutally Early Club. It's basically a breakfast salon for the 21st century where art meets science meets architecture meets literature. Hans-Ulrich Obrist 21starchitectureart Change image and share on social
One of my favourite exhibitions is called 'Do It,' which I co-curated with the artists Christian Boltanski and Bertrand Lavier 21 years ago. Hans-Ulrich Obrist agoartistbertrand Change image and share on social
I really do think artists are the most important people on the planet, and if what I do is a utility and helps them, then that makes me happy. I want to be helpful. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artisthappyhelp Change image and 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
I remember going to a monastery library when I was very young and being surrounded by ancient books. I fell in love. Hans-Ulrich Obrist ancientbookfall Change image and share on social
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. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artistconversationexhibition Change image and share on social
