Ursus Wehrli: Tidying up art

The speaker humorously presents the concept of 'Tidying Up Art', a personal hobby of organizing and structuring modern art pieces. Through various examples, including works by Paul Klee, Joan Miro, and Keith Haring, the speaker demonstrates how tidying up can bring clarity and order to seemingly chaotic artworks. The talk also touches on the speaker's inspiration, the process of patenting the method, and future projects, all while engaging the audience with humor and interactive elements.

What is the speaker's main reason for feeling nervous during the presentation?

• They are not familiar with the audience.

• They are speaking in a foreign language.

• They are presenting a new concept.

• They are worried about technical issues.

What inspired the speaker to start tidying up art?

• A messy room at home.

• A picture by Donald Baechler.

• A visit to an art gallery.

• A suggestion from a friend.

How does the speaker describe the world of modern art?

• Minimalist and simple.

• Traditional and predictable.

• Topsy-turvy and chaotic.

• Organized and structured.

What does the speaker suggest about Keith Haring's untitled picture?

• It is a masterpiece of modern art.

• It is best viewed statistically.

• It has a clear and meaningful title.

• It is a simple and straightforward piece.

What humorous activity did the speaker engage in while staying at a hotel?

• Rearranging the hotel furniture.

• Tidying up a Vincent van Gogh painting.

• Organizing the hotel staff.

• Painting the hotel walls.

What does the speaker imply about the process of tidying up art?

• It is a time-consuming handicraft.

• It is only for professional artists.

• It requires a computer.

• It is a quick and easy task.

What is the speaker's approach to tidying up pointillist art?

• Combining dots into larger shapes.

• Collecting all the dots together.

• Repainting the entire artwork.

• Removing unnecessary colors.

What future project does the speaker mention at the end of the presentation?

• Organizing international flags.

• Tidying up famous sculptures.

• Writing a book on art history.

• Creating a new art movement.

What does the speaker suggest about the potential of tidying up art?

• It is a well-established tradition.

• It has no future prospects.

• It could become a new tradition.

• It is only a temporary trend.

What does the speaker offer to do for those interested in their book?

• Sign it with any artist's name.

• Provide a free copy.

• Offer a discount.

• Include a personal message.