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London Dialogues
Serpentine Gallery 24-Hour Interview Marathon
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Ideal for readers and professionals interested in contemporary architecture, urban culture, and the intersection of artistic disciplines within global cities, particularly those fascinated by London's creative landscape.
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See morePart of a series of publications edited by three leading authors on the world's architectural and artistic scene, this title includes dialogues resulting from the first, "legendary" Serpentine Gallery Marathon, conducted by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Rem Koolhaas, dedicated to London.
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This volume inaugurates a new series of publications edited by three leading authors on the world's architectural and artistic scene: H.U. Obrist, Rem Koolhaas, and Stefano Boeri.
A series of dialogues resulting from the first, legendary Serpentine Gallery Marathon, conducted by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Rem Koolhaas, is dedicated to London. It offers a description of one of the great metropolises of the world and addresses the most topical subjects on the international scene.
Some of the most innovative protagonists of the British architectural, political, literary, musical, and artistic scene, including Brian Eno, Zaha Hadid, Peter Cook, Ron Arad, Doris Lessing, Damien Hirst, Gilbert and George, amongst others, have been invited to speak of the near future.
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This volume is noted as a compelling first entry in an ambitious new series edited by three leading voices in the global architectural and artistic community, promising insightful and influential perspectives.
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ISBN: 9788857200590
Publisher: Skira
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 September 2012
Country: Italy
Imprint: Skira
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 165.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
Hans Ulrich Obrist is an art curator, critic and historian. He is the Co-Director of Exhibitions and Programmes and Director of International Projects at the Serpentine Gallery, London.
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