I hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.
AI WEIWEII hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.
AI WEIWEIThere isn’t a single Chinese university that can invite me to give a talk. Even though I know there are many students who would like to hear what I have to say.
AI WEIWEII don’t think there is a distinct change, because in the West I’m not a person who can serve his purpose.
AI WEIWEIMan has a tendency to try to give clear reasons to be rational, but often you can see how all those reasons are not convincing and turn out to be a big nonsense.
AI WEIWEIThese are nonviolent people who have lost their freedom simply because they expressed their ideas….In truth, they are heroes of our time.
AI WEIWEIAny individual can contribute its own belief. And our society or even our government are made by the people. The people would have the final voice, but it requires each individual to act. If we don’t act, then the result is very clear.
AI WEIWEILiberty is about our rights to question everything.
AI WEIWEIBy participating in the society we live in, we understand our conditions and the way we relate to the world.
AI WEIWEII think my stance and my way of life is my most important art.
AI WEIWEIThe relationship between the Chinese government and me is like a Cold War.
AI WEIWEII’m an artist who is always looking for what is possible. I’m always looking to extend the boundaries.
AI WEIWEINothing is clear-cut. Perhaps I’ll find my way – or get totally lost.
AI WEIWEIPolitics is like air and water. And you know if there is bad politics. Everyone is polluted. Everyone is unhealthy. See the people walking on the street: how they act.
AI WEIWEIGrowing up, my family was an enemy of the state. I have experienced more disappointment than joy, much more sad stories or desperate conditions.
AI WEIWEILife is much more interesting when you make a little bit of effort.
AI WEIWEIThis is a very general understanding of art in China, that being an artist can make you money and turn you into a star.
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