If it’s possible, I will have some noodles in the morning and start talking to people, start to think about a few things in my head.
AI WEIWEII deal with students every day – from China, Germany, the United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan. And I’ve noticed that the Chinese students are the least trained in having a sense of aesthetics.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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China restricts the society’s freedom of speech. The Communist Party imposes these limits because it lacks confidence towards the future and has no ideals.
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The so-called culture nowadays is only a fake one with a superficial front. It is an empty lie.
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If I really have nothing to do, I just watch my cats, take some photos, and go back to my personal blog.
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I’m doing quite a few things now. In one day, I will go to Kassel, Germany, for a documentary project I’ve been preparing for half a year.
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Everyone thinks the Chinese government selected me. Never ever. I was selected by Herzog and de Meuron.
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It’s really rubbish that some kind of “technical” learning means you will be a better person because you know this skill better.
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And the kind of condition he had when he was in this society – the kind of mistreatment society gave him.
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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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Hopefully, other successes aren’t like me. It carries much more meaning to other people; my success story is irrelevant. It doesn’t make any sense.
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The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
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The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention.
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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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Maybe being powerful means to be fragile.
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That’s why the country can’t face up to open competition – unless it resorts to measures like North Korea.
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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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