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 in museums or about hanging it on the wall. Art should live in the heart of the people. Ordinary people should have the same ability to understand art as anybody else. I don’t think art is elite or mysterious. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention.
The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility. - Ai Weiwei
The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.
- Ai Weiwei
A small act is worth a million thoughts. - Ai Weiwei
A small act is worth a million thoughts.
The purpose of art is the fight for freedom. - Ai Weiwei
The purpose of art is the fight for freedom.
Creativity is part of human nature. It can only be untaught. - Ai Weiwei
Creativity is part of human nature. It can only be untaught.
The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay. - Ai Weiwei
The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay.
Everything is art. Everything is politics. - Ai Weiwei
Everything is art. Everything is politics.
Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one. - Ai Weiwei
Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one.
Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be. - Ai Weiwei
Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be.
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 - per… - Ai Weiwei
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 - per…
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