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Porcelain Sculpture of Ai Weiwei Broken by Czech Man in Italy on Exhibition Opening

Exhibition Opening and Incident During the opening of an exhibition at the Palazzo Fava in Bologna, featuring the controversial Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei, a sculpture by the artist was destroyed. The exhibit, titled Who am I?, opened on Saturday, showcasing Ai’s work, including the Porcelain Cube, which was shattered during the event. Artworks on […]

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Ai Weiwei’s Art as Political Commentary: A Philosophical Exploration of Resistance and Identity

Introduction A strong figure in contemporary art and activism, Ai Weiwei has consistently used his work to challenge political and social norms. Born in Beijing in 1957, Ai grew up during the turbulent years of the Cultural Revolution, marked by political repression and cultural upheaval. His early experiences in China, along with later exposure to

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Is Ai Weiwei’s Critique Valid? Unpacking Western Censorship’s Intricacies and Impact on Free Expression

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

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Ai Weiwei’s Monumental ‘Water Lilies’ in Plastic Bricks Debut at India Art Fair 2024

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

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Lisson Gallery Pauses Ai Weiwei Show Amid Controversial Tweet on Israel-Hamas War

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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Legos and Artmaking: Ai Weiwei’s recreation Claude Monet’s ‘Water Lilies’

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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Ai Weiwei Handed Out Free Artworks to Support Global Refugees and Protesters in China

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

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