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From Quotes by Ai Weiwei
- My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting…
- My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression […] I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics.…
- The idea to use backpacks came from my visit to Sichuan after the earthquake in May 2008. During the earthquake many schools collapsed. Thousands of…
- A historical property has morals and ethics of the society that created it and it can be revived. What I mean is that we can…
- Creativity is the power to reject the past, to change the status quo, and to seek new potential. Simply put, aside from using one's imagination…
- I don't believe in the so-called Olympic spirit. I speak from personal experience. When China hosted the Games, it failed to include the people. The…
- I see the Beijing National Stadium as an architectural project. I accepted Herzog and De Meuron's invitation to collaborate on the design, and our proposal…
- So maybe there are three parts in my life - earlier background living in exile in Xinjiang in a very political circumstance, then later the…
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