We grew up in a very material-lacking socialist society, but today China is a capitalist society. It’s very materialistic. It’s full of desire and luxury goods.
AI WEIWEIWhen you have strict censorship of the internet, young students cannot receive a full education. Their view of the world is imbalanced. There can be no true discussion of the issues.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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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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For those actors and directors who produce films which are always about the old kingdom or about heroes.
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[Museums] all belongs to the cultural department, which is the biggest cultural department in the world.
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People have been longing for this moment, because it symbolises a turning point in China’s relationship with the outside world.
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I curated this show [Shanghai Biennale ], I was by no means trying to shock people or be controversial.
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The project or a few ideas which are not finished or if there are possible directions and what will lead into another game. It’s always like setting up some kind of game you can continuously play.
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We’re different, and you’re dangerous.” That kind of thinking stops human, civilized evolution. It’s dangerous to create that kind of tension.
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Each year, more people want to become artists.
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These folks are creative and ironic, and the government can ultimately not control what is going on in their heads.
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It [success] is really by mistake.
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The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay.
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I hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.
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I never really read Allen Ginsberg poetry, even though I have a book he gave me.
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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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No state or society can claim to have established human rights once and for all.
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