Artists are the worst
Artists are the worst [people]. They are selfish, self-centred; they don’t care what happens. Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei
Once I was in
Once I was in New York, I completely had no interest for a long time in what happened in China because I had been through so much. Seeing my father’s life struggle and so many whole generations lose their potential or possibility in their lives. Just being pushed into this political struggle and the damage … Read more
New York is a
New York is a city where you’re so alone, you’re an individual, you can disappear. You can make something happen. But it’s very different to make something happen in the art world. Ai Weiwei
If I walk on
If I walk on the street, if I go to a restaurant, people come to me and say: “Can we take a photo together? Can you give me your autograph?” They would bring their expensive Armani or Prada wallet to sign. Other people who are desperate show me a photo of their dead daughter and … Read more
Warhol came from an
Warhol came from an ordinary family and he had a profound understanding about capitalism and material culture. He was probably one of the few Western artists – or artists from the United States – that could be considered a true product of his time and brought out that kind of spirit of the culture. Ai … Read more
In the ’80s, you
In the ’80s, you couldn’t walk in the neighborhood without looking back to see if anyone was following you. You had your key in your hand before you got to your apartment and you’d rush in so you didn’t have to stop. Ai Weiwei
Expressing oneself is like
Expressing oneself is like a drug. I’m so addicted to it. Ai Weiwei
Freedom of speech implies
Freedom of speech implies the world isn’t defined. It is meaningful when people are allowed to see the world their way. Ai Weiwei
In an environment without
In an environment without public platform nor protection, the individual is the most powerful and most responsible. Ai Weiwei
Art needs to stand
Art needs to stand for something. Ai Weiwei