Author: Ai Weiwei

Quotes

I call on people to be 'obsessed citizens,' forever questioning and asking for accountability. That's the only chance we have today of a healthy and happy life.

I call on people to be 'obsessed citizens,' forever questioning and asking for accountability. That's the only chance we have today of a healthy and happy life.

- Ai Weiwei

A nation that has no music and no fairytales is a tragedy.

A nation that has no music and no fairytales is a tragedy.

- Ai Weiwei

The seed is a household object but at the same time it is a revolutionary symbol.

The seed is a household object but at the same time it is a revolutionary symbol.

- Ai Weiwei

The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

- Ai Weiwei

To the media, I have become a symbolic figure, critical of China. According to the government, I am a dangerous threat.

To the media, I have become a symbolic figure, critical of China. According to the government, I am a dangerous threat.

- Ai Weiwei

I'm most embarrassed at my art shows, even though I don't show it.

I'm most embarrassed at my art shows, even though I don't show it.

- Ai Weiwei

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