Apr 5, 2023 · Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei unveiled his latest large-scale project in London on Wednesday, a 15-metre-long recreation of Claude Monet's "Water Lilies" made with nearly 650,000 Lego...

From his Portuguese home, Ai Weiwei, the high-profile Chinese dissident whose art has often criticized Beijing's policies, said the recent wave of protests would not shake Xi Jinping's...

Ai Weiwei with the word "FUCK" sunburned onto his chest, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, 2000, part of the Beijing Photographs series, 1993-2003, Ai Weiwei, Chinese, b. 1957, black and white photograph, Courtesy of Ai Weiwei Studio, ©️ Ai Weiwei. To achieve the sunburn, Ai wore a white shirt with the four letters cut out from the chest and lay down in the sun at his studio in Caochangdi, Beijing.

2 days ago · The AI’s responses to queries related to dissident artists and artistic freedom were terse and biased in favor of the Chinese government. The AI did not answer a question about the artist. (edit ...

Nov 8, 2011 · The Chinese artist, activist and Internet sensation Ai Weiwei has collected hundreds of thousands of dollars from fans who want to help him pay back taxes of $2.3 million. Many are simply...

Sep 14, 2015 · Ai Weiwei has worked in everything from paint to readymades. As our landmark exhibition examines work from 1993 up to the present day, we take a look at some of the key works to know from across Ai's career.

Explore the impact of Ai Weiwei and his art - his biography, famous works, and career milestones as an iconic contemporary artist and activist.

Dec 31, 2024 · Ai Weiwei, Chinese artist and activist whose work included sculptural installations, architectural projects, photographs, and videos. While Ai’s art was lauded internationally, its frequently provocative dimension as well as his political outspokenness triggered forms of repression from Chinese authorities.

May 29, 2024 · Over the past several decades, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has become one of the most important and recognizable names in contemporary art, activism, and politics. He is never afraid and never apologetic. In his works, Ai Weiwei often highlights political hypocrisy, corruption, and the abuse of power.

Feb 7, 2024 · As the Year of the Dragon dawns, the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has released “Zodiac,” a “graphic memoir” of scenes from his career — both real (hanging with Allen Ginsberg, the O.G. of Beat poets,...