The rest of the world understands little about China’s changes and the possibilities and crises that come with them.
AI WEIWEITechnology is a liberation. I think the information age probably is the best thing to happen to the human race in human evolution.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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You have so many museums in the West, and so many shows, you need somebody to show the work, otherwise it’s empty.
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Even today the borders they’re seeing the physical borders are very different from the political borders. Because all those powers are so connected, and you cannot even see whose interest in what move.
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There are many cases and layers of racist behavior in the US – from police treatment to the issues of education and job opportunities. In America, however, such cases are being discussed publically.
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Now you have the equal opportunity to equip yourself through information and knowledge and express yourself as an independent mind.
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It became like a symbolic thing, to be “an artist.” After Duchamp, I realized that being an artist is more about a lifestyle and attitude than producing some product.
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Growing up, my family was an enemy of the state. I have experienced more disappointment than joy, much more sad stories or desperate conditions.
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It also makes humanity much more safe. If we see pureness somewhere as something to be desired, the trouble starts.
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As a person, I was born to give out my opinions. By giving out my opinions, I realize who I am.
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I don’t think there is a distinct change, because in the West I’m not a person who can serve his purpose.
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If there is no freedom of expression, then the beauty of life is lost. Participation in a society is not an artistic choice, it’s a human need.
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They see how dramatic U.S. has to be put this kind of shame on its own – cannot handle the situation. Or show such a difficulty with this liberal ideas. Men or women created equal. And to defend those very essential ideas.
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For those actors and directors who produce films which are always about the old kingdom or about heroes.
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Maybe being powerful means to be fragile.
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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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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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