The whole attitude of society has become much more open and realistic. They realize that the only way to make a more democratic and free society is to let different opinions come out.
AI WEIWEII spent a lot of time standing on street corners [of New York City] talking to local residents. I spent time in bookstores and galleries. But most of the time, I really did not have much to do.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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It’s just a way you have to set up some kind of activities to follow your instincts or your curiosities.
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If a nation cannot face its past, it has no future.
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When human beings are scared and feel everything is exposed to the government, we will censor ourselves from free thinking. That’s dangerous for human development.
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Maybe [success] is because I’m in China and I’m more open. Maybe it’s my independent behavior, or because I participated in certain projects. I have no idea.
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I don’t think [price] reflects if the work is good or bad.A good artist shouldn’t be nervous about that.
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Everyone wants an iPhone, but it would be impossible to design an iPhone in China because it’s not a product; it’s an understanding of human nature.
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The rest of the world understands little about China’s changes and the possibilities and crises that come with them.
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The relationship between the Chinese government and me is like a Cold War.
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Freedom of expression is a very essential condition for me to make any art. Also, it is an essential value for my life. I have to protect this right and also to fight for the possibility.
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I think optimism is whether you are still exhilarated by life, whether you are curious, whether you still believe there is possibility.
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I have always stated I designed the stadium as a toilet seat.
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You’re still being looked at as somebody who – it’s a very complicated issue.
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I am very much interested in the so-called useless object. I mean, it takes perfect craftsmanship, beautiful material carefully measured and crafted, but at the same time it’s really useless.
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In my case, I was stuck there for quite a while. New York is large enough to be a very abstract city, so nobody cares.
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Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it. I don’t feel that much anger. I equally have a lot of joy.
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