A historical property has morals and ethics of the society that created it and it can be revived. What I mean is that we can discover new possibilities from the process of dismantling, transforming, and recreating.
AI WEIWEIEveryone of us is a potential convict.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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It’s not really an ideology, but a method of control. But China’s problems are not just China’s problems – they’re human problems. Humanity has always worked better when you see it as one.
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If there is no freedom of expression, then the beauty of life is lost. Participation in a society is not an artistic choice, it’s a human need.
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I spent a lot of time standing on street corners [of New York City] talking to local residents. I spent time in bookstores and galleries. But most of the time, I really did not have much to do.
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They see how dramatic U.S. has to be put this kind of shame on its own – cannot handle the situation. Or show such a difficulty with this liberal ideas. Men or women created equal. And to defend those very essential ideas.
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Behind every political deal in this country, the first casualties are always the ordinary people, who are barely treated as human.
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Of course, people will call you an old artist or young artist, which is just a character of you.
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Society becomes very destructive.
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We should also leave behind discrimination, because it is narrow-minded and ignorant, denies contact and warmth; and corrodes mankind’s belief that we can better ourselves.
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If human rights are supposed to have any meaning, then they have to be discussed openly.
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I hope that my work expresses my worldview and encourages people to exchange ideas.
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He will still mean danger. Modern technology requires calm. You shouldn’t trust anyone with a car who has no knowledge about vehicles or roads.
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I think art certainly is the vehicle for us to develop any new ideas, to be creative, to extend our imagination, to change the current conditions.
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I want people to see their own power.
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[Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions.
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I think optimism is whether you are still exhilarated by life, whether you are curious, whether you still believe there is possibility.
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