I don’t think China should care if this crazy old guy should have a show here or not.
AI WEIWEII curated this show [Shanghai Biennale ], I was by no means trying to shock people or be controversial.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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You know about the fantasies related to the classics, but there is no real discussion about today’s life and no discussion of the real conditions – which is really sickening.
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To call yourself a Chinese artist or woman artist or African artist reflects a certain kind of condition. To me, that is not necessary.
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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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That’s why I always question this sense. The feeling of home really requires a lot of trust. It requires you to identify with it, which I always find myself very contradictory to.
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I always want to design a frame that’s open to everyone. I don’t see art as a secret code.
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I’m an artist who is always looking for what is possible. I’m always looking to extend the boundaries.
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If human rights are supposed to have any meaning, then they have to be discussed openly.
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Choices after waking up: To be true or to lie? To take action or be brainwashed? To be free or be jailed?
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Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one.
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The only way to avoid misunderstanding, war and bloodshed is to defend freedom of expression and to communicate with sincerity, concern and good intentions.
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I hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.
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I don’t think [price] reflects if the work is good or bad.A good artist shouldn’t be nervous about that.
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It is not an easy job to govern China, I am aware of that.
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Maybe [success] is because I’m in China and I’m more open. Maybe it’s my independent behavior, or because I participated in certain projects. I have no idea.
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The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.
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