I think China is laughing about the results of the presidential elections. China, Russia, they all laugh about it.
AI WEIWEIThe 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 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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These are nonviolent people who have lost their freedom simply because they expressed their ideas….In truth, they are heroes of our time.
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The relationship between the Chinese government and me is like a Cold War.
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I’m just bringing them to Kassel to see the art show, and pay their room and board.
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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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I think my stance and my way of life is my most important art.
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Today, the general masses in this society are in this political-social condition that really encourages people to become rich and become a star and be unique.
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The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention.
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Imagine one day, the hateful world around you collapses. And it is your attitude, words and actions that put an end to it. Will you be excited?
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Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one.
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Mass production is nothing new. Weren’t cathedrals built through mass production? The pyramids?
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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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I never had a sense of home.
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So, the politicians and the people who make decisions very often is the one we think can make some difference. But of course they will not make a difference if the citizens or the individuals not push it or not to speak out, to possess a very strong voice about, this is not acceptable.
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The rest of the world understands little about China’s changes and the possibilities and crises that come with them.
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