Conversation Series Vol. 27. Obrist. Matthew Barney

Over the course of about ten years, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Matthew Barney met several times to discuss Barney´s past work, current projects and his plans for the future. The resulting collection of interviews provides a rare insight into how the work and working method of one of the most prominent artists of a generation has developed over time, and uncovers the ideas, influences and collaborations that lie behind his multi-layered and multimedia creative output. The conversation covers all of his major pieces to date, from the internationally acclaimed Cremastercycle to the somewhat less well-known Drawing Restraintseries, as well as looking at particular projects in more detail, such as the recent "Khu" performance and Barney´s participation in Il Tempo del Postino, curated by Obrist at the 2007 Manchester International Festival.