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
I'm very interested in the idea of unusual museums, ones that are not necessarily contemporary art museums - more like historical collections or house museums. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artcollectioncontemporary Change image and share on social
At a certain time, an artist needs a big retrospective. At other times, they need a more focused exhibition. It's a different story each time; it's about establishing a dialogue. Hans-Ulrich Obrist artistbigdialogue 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 think the art fair is very much a form of urbanism. I think something really happens to the cities when such a fair happens. The city becomes an exhibition; it's amazing. Hans-Ulrich Obrist amazeartcity 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
