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In a recent interview with Sky News, Ai Weiwei drew attention to what he perceives as pervasive censorship in Western institutions, ranging from universities to the political sector and media outlets. He cited the reported suspension of Professor Tomasz Skiba from New York University following his social media posts on the Israel-Hamas conflict as a […]
Renowned Chinese dissident and artist Ai Weiwei brings his unique artistic vision to India Art Fair 2024 with a stunning masterpiece crafted entirely from plastic bricks. While Lego might not be the first medium that comes to mind when thinking of art, Ai Weiwei has repeatedly demonstrated its potential for profound expression, notably through portraits
Ai Weiwei’s Monumental ‘Water Lilies’ in Plastic Bricks Debut at India Art Fair 2024 Read More »
London Exhibition Put on Hold Lisson Gallery, a renowned contemporary art space in London, has decided to halt its plans to exhibit the work of acclaimed artist Ai Weiwei. The decision came in response to a social media post by Ai Weiwei concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict. Controversial Tweet Sparks Concern In a now-deleted tweet, Ai
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Smriti Malhotra A new exhibition has opened in the Design Museum, London which features artworks by the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. What’s unique about this exhibition is that they shall feature pieces by the artist that have never been seen before, the exhibition was launched on April 7th. It is the biggest show of the
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Tsuktiben Jamir Ai Weiwei is a well-known Chinese artist and activist born in Beijing on August 28, 1957. He made a name for himself as an artist with his large-scale conceptual art, capital realism, and installation artworks highlighting social involvement and human rights concerns. Ai is known for his unapologetic advocacy for human rights and
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Tsuktiben Jamir Something about Legos is so soothing and enjoyable; something about those little plastic bricks opens the door for our imagination to run wild and allows us to create anything that our imaginations can conjure up. We can say the same for Chinese artist Ai Weiwei who has taken the hobby a step further
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A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
Ai Weiwei Handed Out Free Artworks to Support Global Refugees and Protesters in China Read More »
“My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression […] I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate [the two] is itself a very political intention.” -Ai Weiwei Art has evolved into a nonviolent means of expressing emotions over time. One of the
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends
A SUMMARY OF THE MOST EXCITING ART NEWS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE While we focus on Indian art, we can’t obviously function in a vacuum. It’s a small world and everything is connected, especially on the web. So, let’s train our spotlight across the world map to see what’s going on — from art trends