When you have strict censorship of the internet, young students cannot receive a full education. Their view of the world is imbalanced. There can be no true discussion of the issues.
AI WEIWEI[Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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We never really see the global situation as a total situation. Today’s political leaders are still lacking of the vision.
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Overturning police cars is a super-intense workout. It’s probably the only sport I enjoy.
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This so-called fame or being better off doesn’t really attract me at all.
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I spend a lot of time talking to journalists.
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Chinese government is very clearly losing power in every aspect, but trying to fix up all the problems or potential problems.
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China hasn’t only existed for one day. Now, the whole nation has become richer and it’s become a problem. The problem is universal. The factor is big. Everybody has to rethink the balance of the world and the whole landscape.
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I’m doing quite a few things now. In one day, I will go to Kassel, Germany, for a documentary project I’ve been preparing for half a year.
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Imagine one day, the hateful world around you collapses. And it is your attitude, words and actions that put an end to it. Will you be excited?
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I never had a sense of home.
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I don’t care if this is a great cultural event or a national symbol. It has nothing to do with me. It deals with the city.
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I want people to see their own power.
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So, the politicians and the people who make decisions very often is the one we think can make some difference. But of course they will not make a difference if the citizens or the individuals not push it or not to speak out, to possess a very strong voice about, this is not acceptable.
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The [China] government has improved in the last years. Of course, the structure is still the same; there’s still a one-party system and strong censorship.
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Art should live in the heart of the people. Ordinary people should have the same ability to understand art as anybody else. I don’t think art is elite or mysterious.
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And the kind of condition he had when he was in this society – the kind of mistreatment society gave him.
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