Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei

(1957) film director People's Republic of China

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Ai Weiwei (born 1957) was a People's Republic of China film director, known for Sunflower Seeds.

About Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei is a Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian and activist. Ai grew up in the far northwest of China, where he lived under harsh conditions due to his father's exile. As an activist, he has been openly critical of the Chinese government and its stance on democracy and human rights. He investigated government corruption and cover-ups, in particular the Sichuan schools corruption scandal following the collapse of "tofu-dreg schools" in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. In April 2011, Ai Weiwei was arrested at Beijing Capital International Airport for "economic crimes", and detained for 81 days without charge. Ai Weiwei emerged as a figure in Chinese cultural development, an architect of Chinese modernism, and a prominent political commentator.

Known for:

Sunflower Seeds

Notable works:

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Awards:

Ambassador of Conscience Award|The Glass of Reason|Václav Havel Prize|LennonOno Grant for Peace|Joan B. Cendrós International Award

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