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Dieter Meier: In Conversation. Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau. Yello Frontman talks about his art.

3,264 views · Published 15 September 2013 · 12:11 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: VernissageTV · 2013 · Film & Animation

http://www.vernissage.tv | Most people know Dieter Meier as frontman of the Swiss electronic pop pioneers Yello. Few of their fans are aware of the many other activities and roles of this facet-rich personality. Dieter Meier, that's not just the singer and musician, but also the poker player, filmmaker, wine producer, restaurant owner, organic farmer, technological entrepreneur, industrialist, and not least: the conceptual artist.

Since the 1960s, Dieter Meier is active as performance and conceptual artist. He had already exhibited at renowned institutions and events such as Kunsthaus Zürich, The New York Cultural Center, and Documenta 5, when he quit the "art race" in 1976, as he says, but never stopped producing art. A comprehensive retrospective dedicated to the artistic work of the multi-talent Dieter Meier is now on view in Switzerland.

The Aargauer Kunsthaus in Aarau presents Dieter Meier's work from the 1960s to date. In this video, Dieter Meier talks about the beginnings of his career(s); the re-discovery of his conceptual work and the role of German collector Harald Falckenberg; and his attitude towards life, career and success. Finally, there's a sample of his performance as a singer in his new band "Out of Chaos".

The exhibition is curated by Madeleine Schuppli and runs until November 17, 2013.

More information, including the complete interview and musical performance is available on our website: http://vernissage.tv/blog/2013/09/16/dieter-meier-in-conversation-retrospective-at-aargauer-kunsthaus-interview/

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Dieter Meier: In Conversation. Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau. Yello Frontman talks about his art.

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