The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
AI WEIWEIEveryone 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.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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China is at a different stage of development, human rights are violated here much more often. And still, we see improvements even here.
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To the media, I have become a symbolic figure, critical of China. According to the government, I am a dangerous threat.
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We grew up in a very material-lacking socialist society, but today China is a capitalist society. It’s very materialistic. It’s full of desire and luxury goods.
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A state like China looks so powerful, but they are so scared of the Internet, so the Internet is more powerful than them.
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I have to respect my life, and free expression is part of my life. I can never really silence myself.
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The project or a few ideas which are not finished or if there are possible directions and what will lead into another game. It’s always like setting up some kind of game you can continuously play.
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My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall. Art should live in the heart of the people.
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To work in architecture you are so much involved with society, with politics, with bureaucrats. It’s a very complicated process to do large projects.
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I am everywhere and I am nowhere. That’s the beauty of the Internet Age.
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Through my work and ways of expression, I strive to engage in dialogue with the society that I am living in.
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A lot of the time [in the U.S.], I was thinking about how spending time is always questionable or is always the biggest obstacle in my life.
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A small act is worth a million thoughts.
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I grew up in a desert, which has no kind of imagination.
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The fantasy we had with pearls was always so luxurious and unique with a kind of rareness.
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Every day I’m learning something new from the practice. It’s very rewarding.
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