Hans Ulrich Obrist
Curator & Art Critic | Exploring the Future of Design
Hans Ulrich Obrist is a Creative Thinking speaker who has appeared at 7 events including DLD and Milan Design Week, most recently in 2026.
About
Hans Ulrich Obrist is a renowned curator and art critic who has transformed the way the public understands contemporary design. As Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries in London, he has curated over 300 exhibitions exploring the intersection of art, architecture, and technology.
Obrist's influential books, including 'Ways of Curating' and 'The Interview Project', offer deep insights into the creative process. His keynotes challenge audiences to see the designed world around them with fresh eyes, revealing how innovation can address pressing human challenges.
Talks5
Containers of Culture
Infinite AI (Holly Herndon & Matt Dryhurst, Hans Ulrich Obrist) | DLD 24
What´s New in Pop? | DLD26 (Emir Timur Tokdemir (Mechatok), Hans Ulrich Obrist)
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Words Can Communicate Beyond Words - Poetry in the Age of AI
Never stop Dreaming! (Yinka Ilori, Hans Ulrich Obrist)
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLD | 2026 | 🇩🇪Munich, Germany | 1 |
| DLD | 2025 | 🇩🇪Munich, Germany | 1 |
| Milan Design Week | 2025 | 🇮🇹Milan, Italy | 1 |
| Milan Design Week | 2024 | 🇮🇹Milan, Italy | 1 |
| DLD | 2023 | 🇩🇪Munich, Germany | 1 |
| Milan Design Week | 2021 | 🇮🇹Milan, Italy | 1 |
| Design Indaba | 2014 | 🇿🇦Cape Town, South Africa | 1 |
| DLD Conference 2025 | 1 | ||
| DLD Conference 2026 | 1 | ||
| DLD Conference 2024 | 2 | ||
| DLD Conference 2020 | 1 |
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Who has Hans shared a stage with?
Speakers who appeared at the same event editions as Hans
| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Herman NarulaCEO & Founder | Pioneering the Future of Virtual Worlds | 2 | DLD 2023, DLD 2025View shared history → |
| Jeanne GangFounding Principal | Visionary Architect & Urban Planner | 2 | Milan Design Week 2024, Milan Design Week 2025View shared history → |
| Juliana RotichKenyan Technologist | Connectivity Solutions for Emerging Economies | 2 | DLD 2023, Design Indaba 2014View shared history → |
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