Author: Ai Weiwei

Quotes

If my art has nothing to do with people's pain and sorrow, what is 'art' for?

If my art has nothing to do with people's pain and sorrow, what is 'art' for?

- 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

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

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

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

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

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