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Ai Weiwei Speaks

with Hans Ulrich Obrist
By Hans Ulrich Obrist
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Ai Weiwei Speaks by Hans Ulrich Obrist is a collection of interviews with the influential Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei. The book delves into Ai's perspectives on art, politics, and social issues, providing insight into his creative process and his role as a provocative figure challenging societal norms. Through Obrist's conversations, readers gain a deeper understanding of Ai's motivations and the impact of his work on contemporary culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by contemporary art and culture. It offers insightful conversations with renowned artist Ai Weiwei, exploring his thoughts on art, activism, and the power of creativity in challenging societal norms.

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Ai Weiwei Speaks

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A new edition of conversations between the artist Ai Weiwei and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, coming up to the present day.

Ai Weiwei—artist, architect, curator, publisher, poet, and urbanist—extended the notion of art and is one of the world's most significant creative and cultural figures.

In this series of interviews, conducted over several years with curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, Ai Weiwei discusses the many dimensions of his artistic life, covering subjects such as ceramics, blogging, nature, philosophy, and the myriad influences that have fed into his work.

He also talks candidly about his father, his childhood spent in exile, and his criticism of the Chinese state. Together, these extraordinary discussions serve as an essential reminder of the need for personal, political, and artistic freedom.

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Ai Weiwei Speaks by Hans Ulrich Obrist is praised for portraying Ai Weiwei as a visionary artist and thinker who highlights the dynamism of contemporary Chinese culture. Esteemed for his influence, Ai is seen as a symbol of China's potential, embodying a message through his art and activism.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141983912

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 151g

Pages: 176

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Hans Ulrich Obrist Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Ai Weiwei is a Chinese artist, designer, architect, curator, blogger and publisher. Hans Ulrich Obrist is a curator and critic. Since 2006 he has been Co-director of Exhibitions and Programmes and Director of International Projects at the Serpentine Gallery, London.

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