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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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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Biodiverse Metropoles
Stefano Boeri, an Italian architect known for his “vertical forest” buildings that integrate trees into high-rise structures, discusses his vision for more sustainable and biodiverse cities with star curator Hans Ulrich Obrist. Boeri…
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Infinite AI
Artists Holly Herdon and Mat Dryhurst are known for their pioneering work at the intersection of art, technology and AI. In their DLD24 conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries) they share how…
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Urgent Books in the Digital Age
This DLD24 session is a treat for book lovers and anyone interested in graphic design, art and culture. In conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries), graphic designer Irma Boom and famous architect…
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Poetry in the Age of AI
Pioneering poet and AI researcher Sasha Stiles explores art at the intersection of cutting-edge technology. In her DLD24 conversation with Hans Ulrich Obrist (Serpentine Galleries), she explains why she sees language as an…
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Animals of the Milky Way
In his short film “Animals of the Milky Way” renowned German filmmaker Alexander Kluge presents an entirely a new perspective of the Milky Way, with the soundtrack provided by none other than former…
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It’s Natural to Be a Machine
Generative AI poses new questions and opens new horizons all across culture, creativity and the arts. This DLD Munich session features Serpentine Galleries Artistic Director Hans Ulrich Obrist in conversation with artists Dmitri…
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Future of Fashion – A Brave Outlook
In this DLD23 session, two creative trailblazers take a look at the latest innovations in the fashion industry: Arnaud Vaillant, CEO and Co-Founder of French ready-to-wear fashion brand Coperni, and Giuliano Calza, founder…
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In the Tired Watering
Interdisciplinary artist Jota Mombaça and Serpentine Galleries Art Director Hans Ulrich Obrist discuss Mombaça’s latest work, a performance at the Art Biennale 2022 in Venice called “In the Tired Watering”. The performance was…
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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 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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DLD Nature
Why invest in nature? Get expert insights about biodiversity, climate change and high-tech solutions that can help heal the planet. Join us for DLD Nature on September 12-13, 2024, in Munich…
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