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Controversial Quote by Ai Weiwei

“I curated this show [Shanghai Biennale ], I was by no means trying to shock people or be controversial.” quote by Ai Weiwei — Download Open image

“I curated this show [Shanghai Biennale ], I was by no means trying to shock people or be controversial.”

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