Biography and booking information for ursus wehrli, comedian and cabaret artist ursus wehrli is on a crusade to tidy up art contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. Tidying up art by ursus wehrli 2003 0917 ursus wehrli on. Ursus wehrli is a swiis artist obsessed with cleaning up and order. I get email after email after email from people who find organize 365 after theyve bought maries book and it has worked wonders in their closet. The art of clean up picture gallery dailypicksandflicks. Whether hes rearranging magrittes apples, chromatically stacking klees vibrant squares, or depopulating breugels busy village, wehrlis tongueincheek editing of classic artworks is the next best thing to painting a moustache on the mona lisa. This is a fantastic book that shows genuine creativity. The cover art shows a painting of a room with a bed, a couple chairs, some pictures on the wall, a table, probably an ordinary old bedroom. See all books authored by ursus wehrli, including the art of clean up. Tidying up art by ursus wehrli, 97837930037, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Apr 29, 2017 marie kondo is author of the lifechanging magic of tidying up.
Famous paintings have taken a whole new look in this follow up t. After his two bestselling books on tidying up art he deconstructs the works from famous artists his latest book is called the art of tidying up mr. Life made neat and tidy, takes messy things and tidies them up into. Established in 1972, ursus serves clients in new york and throughout the world. Short books to feed your craving for ideas ideas blog. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Nov 20, 2008 when an art critic talks about deconstructing a painting, theyre normally talking figuratively pick the concept apart, dissect the symbolism, analyze the message. Tidying up art swiss comedian and cabaret performance artist ursus wehrli must have a serious case of ocd. Drawings of nicolai fechin abebooks shop for books, art. Wehrli s first two picture books, tidying up art and its sequel, tidying up more art, present a simple but satisfying sight gag, over and over again, in which he tidies up modern masters. His first book, tidying up art, is a visionary manifesto that took wellknown artworks and put them back together in his more rational, more organized, and cleaner form of modern art.
The award winning short film from the show with the mouse. The lifechanging magic of tidying up, six months later. The japanese art of decluttering and organizing by marie kondo at indigo. Complement the art of clean up with wehrli s equally charming tidying up art and these deconstructed grids of famous cities, likely inspired by wehrli s work. Tidying up art ursus wehrli shares his vision for a cleaner, more organized, tidier form of art by deconstructing the paintings of modern masters into their component pieces, sorted by. Tidying up art is a great idea and the book is well printed and designed but i wish there were lots more examples of wehrli s creative fun. Today tests the organization method found in marie kondos the lifechanging magic of tidying up and her new netflix show. First of all, i have to say im not from around here. Our daily coverage of the world of ideas newsletter. Its based on the eponymous bestselling book tidying up art by ursus wehrli, who is also playing the lead role as himself.
In this book, the art of clean up, wehrli extended his discerning eye into the physical world to tidy up common daily situations. My name is ursus wehrli, and i would like to talk to you this morning about my project, tidying up art. In his tidying up art series, he deconstructs famous paintings, stacking up their elements by size, color or form, or by otherwise sorting out the unbearable mess of modern art. The artist then tidies it up and the 2nd painting which looks remarkably in the same style shows the same room all tidied up. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Was regelmatig je handen en blijf op voldoende afstand van anderen. Comedian and cabaret artist ursus wehrli is the author of tidying up art, a visionary manifesto that yearns toward a more rational, more organized and cleaner form of modern art. The book presents comical before and after pictures. In deconstructing the work of paul klee, jaspen johns and other masters into its component parts, organized by color and size, wehrli posits a more perfect art world. Ursus wehrli, author of the book the art of clean up. Aug 30, 2011 in his new book the art of clean up swiss comedian and artist ursus wehrli applies his love for organization to everyday life and objects. Our inventory is browsable from this page by subject or searchable through our search form. Our shop is located on the first floor of 50 east 78th street between park and madison aves. Tidying up art is an attempt at bringing a bit of clarity into our lives just where it makes no sense at all. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
Ursus wehrli is a lefthanded, broadthinking, professional typographer. Just one example of ursus wehrli s sorting and stacking of everyday objects. Ursus wehrli tidy up art ursus wehlris tidy up art ursus wehlri b. The japanese art of decluttering and organizing summary and analysis, key ideas and facts, includes an unofficial summary of the key ideas and facts of kondos book, supplemented with analysis and comments on each key idea, as well as critical analysis of kondo. Ursus wehrlis neat and tidy world the new york times. Ursus wehrli books list of books by author ursus wehrli. Comedian and cabaret artist ursus wehrli is on a crusade to tidy up art. Ursus wehrli has a couple of books called tidying up art prestel publishing, and more tidying up art scalo publishing which tidy up the elements in famous paintings. This book, a guide to marie kondos the lifechanging magic of tidying up. Not the case with comedianslashexperimentalartist ursus wehrli, whos on a quest to deconstruct and tidy up art literally.
Ursus wehrli, a popular standup comedian, rearranges famous works of art, sweeps all unwanted things out of the way and lines everything up in neat rows. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wehrlis first two picture books, tidying up art and its sequel, tidying up more art, present a simple but satisfying sight gag, over and over again, in which he tidies up modern masters like klee and picasso, pollock and haring in a series of before and after photos. Ted speaker comedian and cabaret artist ursus wehrli is on a crusade to tidy up art. Life made neat and tidy by ursus wehrli, and this is his earlier offering, tidying up art. Buy the hardcover book the lifechanging magic of tidying up. Ursus wehrli is also the author of tidying up art, a visionary manifesto that yearns toward a more rational, more organized and cleaner form of modern art. Ursus wehrli is an artist and comedian from switzerland, known for his tidying up art books where he cleans up famous artwork and organizes things in compulsively tidy fashion. Ursus wehrli has produced 2 books in which he takes ordinary scenes to pieces and puts them back together again in a more ordered or organised way. Ursus wehrli born 1969 is a swiss comedian and artist. Out of nowhere, marie kondos name started popping up more and more around the internet. An illustrated master class on the art of organizing and tidying up the life changing magic of tidying up by marie kondo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
But since im here at ted, i decided to hold my talk here in a more modern way, in the spirit of ted here, and i managed to do some slides here for you. Ursus wehrli is the author of the art of clean up 4. Veja mais ideias sobre book modelo, arte famosa e georges seurat. Apr 25, 2017 ursus wehrli, a swiss comedian and experimental artist, shows us how modern art should really look like. The author has deconstructed famous art works, sorting it into colors, shapes, and images. Tidying up art by ursus wehrli goodreads share book. Many of the artworks chosen were examples of modern art, abstract art and cubism and while these were entertaining, to be honest, i would have. Already a bestseller in germany, this compulsive title has sold more than 100,000 copies in less than a year, and the fastidiously arranged images have garnered blog love from npr, brain pickings, swissmiss, and more. In the wake of the two bestsellers tidying up art and tiding up more art, ursus wehrli is now going to ultimately save the. See more ideas about art, tidy up and things organized neatly. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outof. Neatniks and art lovers alike should delight in the whimsical playfulness of this book. Already a bestseller in germany, this compulsive title has sold more than 100,000 copies in less than a year.
It is a terrific tool for teachers, museum docents, and parents. Ursus wehrli, a swiss comedian and experimental artist, shows us how modern art should really look like. Enchanted with organizing since her childhood, marie began her tidying consultant business as a 19yearold university student in tokyo. Ursus wehrli speakers bureau and booking agent info. Wehrli has been tidying up art for 15 years deconstructing the confusion of paul klees expressionist squares, for instance the artist doesnt seem to know where to put the colours. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ursus wehrli books online. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read spark joy. We offer a comprehensive selection of art reference books, superb copies of rare books in all fields, and decorative prints. Oct 12, 2010 ursus wehrli tidying up art ursusnadeschkin. Swiss comedian and cabaret artist ursus wehrli loves organisation in the extreme.
Op onze informatiepaginas lees je waar je in deze periode op moet letten. Art of clean up, ursus wehrli 9781452114163 boeken. Tidying up art is a great idea and the book is well printed and designed but i wish there were lots more examples of wehrlis creative fun. Mar 28, 20 complement the art of clean up with wehrlis equally charming tidying up art and these deconstructed grids of famous cities, likely inspired by wehrlis work. Theres something about reading the lifechanging magic of tidying up and the idea of items sparking joy that resonates particularly well in a womans closet. Share tidying up art by ursus wehrli 2003, hardcover tidying up art by ursus wehrli 2003, hardcover 1 product rating. Fortunately, swiss artist ursus wehrli is a man of obsessive order, as he demonstrates with eyecatching surprise in the art of clean up. Wehrlis first two picture books, tidying up art and its sequel, tidying up more art, present a simple but satisfying sight gag, over and over again, in which he tidies up. Tidying up the lifechanging magic of simplistic solutions to.
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Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The idea of cleaning up famous art pieces is hilarious and the artist here does an excellent job with it. Again we see wehrli breaking down in this case an image or famous artwork and reorganising it so that its neat and tidy. The japanese art of decluttering and organizing, a book which has completely taken over the average home or apartment dweller. His newest book is called the art of clean up, and things look more ocd than ever. Tidying up art by ursus wehrli 20030907 ursus wehrli on. Its called tidying up art and its, as you can see, its more or less a picture book. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Sep 02, 2011 the art of clean up by swiss author ursus wehrli presents photos of how to neatly organize everyday things from food and cars, to even people. Tidying up art by ursus wehrli 2003, hardcover for sale. Ursus wehrli shares his vision for a cleaner, more organized, tidier form of art by deconstructing the paintings of modern masters into their component pieces, sorted by color and size.
A beautifully packaged box set of the books that inspired netflixs tidying up with marie kondo. Download ebook the lifechanging magic of tidying up by abeer icho 5178 download ebook the lifechanging magic of tidying up by abeer icho. More tidying up art similar authors to ursus wehrli. You have javascript disabled for the best experience, please turn javascript on. The craze for decluttering is understandable, but a new neurosis or compulsion is the last thing the world needs. Ursus wehrli is also the author of tidying up art, a visionary manifesto that yearns toward a more rational. Tidying up art ted talk ursus wehrli shares his vision for a cleaner, more organized, tidier form of art by deconstructing the paintings of modern masters into their component pieces, sorted by color and size. For an inside look click customer images under the cover. Ursus wehrli, a popular stand up comedian, rearranges famous works of art, sweeps all unwanted things out of the way and lines everything up in neat rows.