The Internet changes the structure of society all the time — this massiveness made of individuals.
AI WEIWEIWe should also leave behind discrimination, because it is narrow-minded and ignorant, denies contact and warmth; and corrodes mankind’s belief that we can better ourselves.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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Liberty is about the right to question everything.
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Each year, more people want to become artists.
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I think my stance and my way of life is my most important art.
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Man has a tendency to try to give clear reasons to be rational, but often you can see how all those reasons are not convincing and turn out to be a big nonsense.
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If we all say the same thing, then I think the government has to listen. But because no one is saying it, I become singled out, even though what I’m saying is common sense.
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Everything is art. Everything is politics.
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The purpose of art is the fight for freedom.
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The Internet is the best thing that ever happened to China. It turns us into individuals and also enables us to share our perceptions and feelings. It creates a culture of individualism and exchange even though the real society doesn’t promote it.
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I don’t think I was very structured in that society and I don’t really believe in personal success, which most Americans believe in.
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As a human being, member of society, you must clearly state your mind. It’s a responsibility. It is the way you identify yourself otherwise you don’t know who you are and why you are here.
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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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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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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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He will still mean danger. Modern technology requires calm. You shouldn’t trust anyone with a car who has no knowledge about vehicles or roads.
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I think art certainly is the vehicle for us to develop any new ideas, to be creative, to extend our imagination, to change the current conditions.
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