Hans Ulrich Obrist
Serpentine Galleries
Hans Ulrich Obrist is Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries, London. Prior to this, he was the Curator of the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Since 1991 he has curated more than 250 shows. Obrist’s publications include A Brief History of Curating, Project Japan: Metabolism Talks with Rem Koolhaas, Do It: The Compendium, Think Like Clouds and Ai Weiwei Speaks.
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Art Is How We Find What’s Unknown But Possible in Technology
Artist Alvaro Barrington is widely seen as a cultural force who is reshaping how we think about creativity, community, and belonging. In his DLD Future Hub conversation with curator Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine…
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Building a Movement: Art, Ecology, and Social Impact
LUMA Arles isn’t just an art center – it’s a living prototype for how culture can activate ecological and social transformation through collaboration, as you’ll hear in this captivating DLD Future Hub session…
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Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.
In their lively and wide-ranging DLD25 conversation, architect Carlo Ratti (MIT Senseable City Lab) and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries) discuss how different forms of intelligence – natural, artificial, and collective –…
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The Exhibition as a Living Organism
Hear about the groundbreaking ideas behind Philippe Parreno’s exhibition at Munich’s Haus der Kunst, as the French artist explores his works in conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries), Andrea Lissoni, and Lydia…
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Never stop Dreaming!
Artist and designer Yinka Ilori joins Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries) for a lively conversation reflecting on his creative journey, the intersection of storytelling and design, and the transformative power of play. Born…
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Game ON: Artists and Video Games
Explore the intersection of art and video games in this highly engaging DLD25 session with artists Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley and Leo Castañeda, moderated by Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of London’s Serpentine Galleries. The…
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The Promptah No. 2: “Dare to Know!”
The second issue of DLD’s people magazine for curious minds celebrates Immanuel Kant’s 300th birthday and explores the dawn of a new age of enlightenment.
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“Art for All, Open to Everyone.” Meet London’s Serpentine Galleries
Get the inside view on one of the world’s leading cultural institutions, as Artistic Director Hans Ulrich Obrist explains Serpentine’s mission and how he came to be DLD’s creative pathfinder as well.
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Vibes of Tomorrow: Art & Culture at DLD22
What’s the sound of climate change, the shape of data and the real value of NFTs? Discover highlights of the culture and art sessions at DLD Munich.
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The Art of Planetary Storytelling
Discover highlights from our arts and culture talks at DLD All Stars, with international top speakers from culture, science, politics and business…
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Key Insights: What We Learned at DLD All Stars
A world in crisis is also a world of opportunities. This was on full display at DLD All Stars, our three-day online conference that featured top speakers from politics, business, science and culture. The event illustrated the wealth of opportunities that arise...
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Europe: Powerhouse of Innovation
Top research, growing investments and a lively startup culture give Europe a good chance to become an innovation leader. DLD Europe 2020 showed how.
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Listen To the Nuzik: Brian Eno on Art, Earth And Humanity
Musician Brian Eno is an eager explorer of connections between art, science and society. His DLD Sync session was full of wondrous insights and enlightening moments.
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Coronavirus: Managing A Crisis That Changes Everything
Drowning in news about the Covid-19 pandemic? We’ve created an overview of reliable sources, expert voices, studies and interactive tools. Take a look!
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Quick Take: Highlights of DLD20
An astronaut, a Nobel Prize winner, a chess champion, many champions of a sustainable future: Take a look at select videos of DLD20.
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#DLD19 Recap: Everything Must Change
“Adapt or die” has been nature’s governing principle since the beginning of time. Humans are experts at adjusting to change – and entrepreneurs cherish the opportunities that technological progress brings. But rarely has the pace of change felt as relentless as in...
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“A credible source is not defined by its popularity”
Art, culture and design are always important topics at DLD. This year co-founder Steffi Czerny was very happy to welcome Hito Steyerl. The German filmmaker, visual artist, writer and innovator of the essay documentary is known for taking a strong political stand and has just...
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DLD Munich 2026
From January 15-17, 2026, DLD Munich will bring together more than 250 speakers across different disciplines. Find out how to attend the premier gathering of the year…
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DLD Future Hub: Impact of AI
AI and the circular economy take center stage at the DLD Future Hub from September 9-11, 2025, in Munich. The three-day event brings together experts across various disciplines…
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DLD Munich 2025
Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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