How Hans Ulrich Obrist Became a Curator | A Life in Progress of Creativity, Curating, and Hope

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"Art is the highest form of hope.” — Gerhard Richter From his first encounters with the art world to the moment he curated his very first exhibition — in his St Gallen kitchen — Hans Ulrich Obrist, Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries, shares the stories that shaped him as one of the most influential curators of our time. In this exclusive HENI Talks film, Obrist reflects on the early inspirations, mentors, and moments of discovery that set him on a lifelong path through art, ideas, and collaboration — marking the release of his new memoir, Life in Progress. Joined by Joe Hage, founder of HENI, Obrist explores how art opens paths to possibility, sustains hope, and continues to connect us to the human spirit. 🎨 Watch to discover: • How Hans Ulrich Obrist first connected with art • The story behind his legendary kitchen exhibition in St. Gallen. • What continues to drive his passion for curation today If you’re fascinated by art, creativity, and the people who shape culture, this intimate conversation offers a rare glimpse into the making of a curator — and a reflection on why art still matters. 🎥 Presented by HENI Talks — films that bring art, design, and architecture to life. 🔔 Subscribe for more films on art, architecture, and culture: youtube.com/@HENITalks/videos 👍 Like, comment, and share to support our work! 🌐 Learn more: Web — https://heni.com/ Instagram — https://instagram.com/heni TikTok — https://tiktok.com/@heni X — https://x.com/heni Produced by HENI Talks #HENITalks #HansUlrichObrist #JoeHage #ArtAndHope #LifeInProgress #SerpentineGalleries #Curating #ArtDocumentary #ArtAndCulture