The practice of photography is no longer a means for recording reality. Instead, it has become reality itself
AI WEIWEII never really read Allen Ginsberg poetry, even though I have a book he gave me.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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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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How to become a really modern society when today we are so – as a human being, we feel so powerful. We have high technology and a superb way of controlling our life. And at the same time, in many ways we are so primitive.
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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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Civilization has evolved toward more acceptance, understanding and tolerance of global thinking. If we accept differences, our creativity booms. It makes life much more colorful.
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To experience poetry is to see over and above reality. It is to discover that which is beyond the physical, to experience another life and another level of feeling.
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Creativity is the power to reject the past, to change the status quo, and to seek new potential. Simply put, aside from using one’s imagination – perhaps more importantly – creativity is the power to act.
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If there is no free speech, every single life has lived in vain
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The people will always have the last word – even if someone has a very weak, quiet voice. Such power will collapse because of a whisper.
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I think it’s more important to show your work to the public.
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Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it.
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But personally, I don’t think my work and my understanding of art is so much related to being Chinese, but the character of that. Maybe it’s beyond my own consciousness.
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I hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.
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A clear understanding of such differences will help the rest of the world understand China and all that is happening to the nation.
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If there’s the right condition, I always want to express the concept or ideas in a very independent way.
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I 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.
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