What is the best thing that I love about my work? The best thing is probably the absence of rules – and the absolute freedom that comes with it.

What is my idea of happiness? Happiness is when I already look forward to tomorrow today

What is my greatest fear? … I don’t know if fear is the right word – but routine scares me the most, that’s what I can least handle, that’s what I always try to avoid … monotonous work and projects, uninspiring conversations and predictability.

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself? I am sometimes very impatient – unfortunately also in dealing with people …I think and understand very quickly – if you don’t do that, it stresses me out ….

Which living persons in my profession do i most admire? Uh – I can’t say that at all. I admire works, projects and ideas – who creates them is more in the background for me …

What is my greatest extravagance? I am quite resolute in what or whom I perceive or give my attention to … if something is not exciting or inspiring enough I don’t perceive it at all … my fellow human beings often find this, and thus me, difficult.

On what occasion would I lie? Oh, I sometimes lie quite often and with pleasure. When reality or the truth is simply too boring – I embellish, distort, add to or suppress … then I tell you a story …

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work? The finite nature of money and time – and the accompanying exaggeration of these factors … but this probably doesn’t just apply to my work – the finite nature of money and time probably annoys everyone at some point …

When and where was I the happiest, in my work? Happiest – I don’t know … I’m always happy when the muse kisses me, when I sink into my work and play, dissolve completely – these flow moments … that’s wonderful.

If I could, what would I change about myself? Actually, everything fits – sometimes I wish I could turn down my sensitivity and empathy a bit … but maybe I’ll learn to do that when I grow up …

What is my greatest achievement in work? I consider it a success when I really reach others through my art, really touch them … something like that is priceless and unbelievably beautiful.

Where would I most like to live? On a small sailboat off the west coast of Africa …

What is my most treasured possession? My most treasured possession … perhaps most likely my heart and my mind

What is my most marked characteristic? I think very quickly and I think 360 degrees … always!

What is my most inspirational location, in my city? I don’t have “my city” – but I don’t mind – my most inspiring place is “inside me”.

What is my favorite place to eat and drink, in my city? … so my favourite city is Berlin … and my favourite place to eat there is my Lebanese brother-in-law’s – I’ve never eaten better anywhere else … OMG!

What books influenced my life and how? … every book that I have “really” read and “finished” has influenced my thinking and my actions … and there are so many … I love authors like Rilke, Brecht, Nitzsche, Bukowski, Dostoyevsky, Benn and many more.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day? … that probably changes depending on age and state of mind … maybe some Nocturnes by Chopin!?

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction? Uh, difficult … Aloysius Xingu Leng Pendergast is really cool or the Hulk …

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life? There are so many too … almost all of us have heroic moments & and it’s nice to be there every time …. At the top of this list is my sister in any case

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime? “Léolo” – a French-Canadian film by Jean-Claude Lauzon. A film like a poem – no other has ever moved me so much again, engaged me so much …

What role play stories in my life and work? Stories are everything. Everything is made of stories. Someday you and I will also be just a story …

What do the words ‘You are the storyteller of your own life’ to me? … I develop the rules, I set the goal and then I play …

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime? …mmmh … the way my life has been going so far, the universe seems to be a pretty big fan of mine ….

Which people or companies would I like to work with? Benjamin Clementine, Yohji Yamamoto, Dolce & Gabbana

What project am I looking forward to work on? …on my next one. I have neither preferences nor ideas …

Where can you see me or my work? Probably most likely in my studio

What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me? If it were different – it would probably be worse than dying …

Which creative professionals should Peter invite to tell their story? Partin Bastan, sculptor from Iran, Gerit Bella Buennig, artist from Berlin, Marlene Heidinger, artist from Vienna

How can you contact me? ettore.albert@proton.me