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Ai Weiwei Speaks
with Hans Ulrich Obrist
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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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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
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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