Every day I’m learning something new from the practice. It’s very rewarding.
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I have people working together, doing different things: architecture, art installation, photography, publishing, and curatorial works and design.
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Every day I’m learning something new from the practice. It’s very rewarding.
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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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Of course, most luxury goods in China are for corrupted officials and their relatives. And that made China become the biggest luxury-goods market.
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I think my stance and my way of life is my most important art.
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I also doubt a man can give really clear reasons for anything.
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Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it. I don’t feel that much anger. I equally have a lot of joy.
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The purpose of art is the fight for freedom.
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If civil society has nobody who protects the law, then what kind of society is that?
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Everything is art. Everything is politics.
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My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall. Art should live in the heart of the people.
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To the media, I have become a symbolic figure, critical of China. According to the government, I am a dangerous threat.
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The media is the message. It carries the full intention and the meaning. Once you change it…it’s very disturbing.
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People who can’t do that don’t get a sense of responsibility. And if you lack a sense of responsibility, you push the blame onto the system.
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I think Donald Trump should cool down a little bit. To pay more attention to the history. To really understand what U.S.’s value is about. I think, as a president, those things you always have to ask.
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It’s very essential values that we all have to protect. But in Chinese society, people are giving up on protecting these values.
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Nothing is clear-cut. Perhaps I’ll find my way – or get totally lost.
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