Nationality started as something natural, but we should not be restrained by the old politics that make up these clear lines. It should have its own way of evolving. In some places, it will evolve slower and in others, faster.
AI WEIWEIChina hasn’t only existed for one day. Now, the whole nation has become richer and it’s become a problem. The problem is universal. The factor is big. Everybody has to rethink the balance of the world and the whole landscape.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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In China, we don’t have any contemporary art museums. Until a few years ago, we didn’t even have a gallery.
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You can never know what is and what is not powerful, but you can always find out what the powerful people are scared of.
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I think it’s quite narrow-minded. There wasn’t much encouragement or opportunities for any artist – not just Chinese artists.
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Society becomes very destructive.
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I hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.
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By participating in the society we live in, we understand our conditions and the way we relate to the world.
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The whole Chinese system – not just the political leadership, the military too, the whole power structure, our education system, the whole of society – is suffering from being cut off from the free flow of information.
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If my art has nothing to do with people’s pain and sorrow, what is ‘art’ for?
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Everything is selected by the central government without good judgment or an understanding of culture to make it really safe. They will become nobody to maintain their power and be raised to the next higher level.
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Nothing is clear-cut. Perhaps I’ll find my way – or get totally lost.
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Everyone wants an iPhone, but it would be impossible to design an iPhone in China because it’s not a product; it’s an understanding of human nature.
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Overturning police cars is a super-intense workout. It’s probably the only sport I enjoy.
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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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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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Civilization has evolved toward more acceptance, understanding and tolerance of global thinking. If we accept differences, our creativity booms. It makes life much more colorful.
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