Censorship is saying: “I’m the one who says the last sentence. Whatever you say, the conclusion is mine.” But the internet is like a tree that is growing.
AI WEIWEIThis so-called contemporary art is not a form, but a philosophy of society.
More Ai Weiwei Quotes
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I don’t like China. Even today, I still feel I have no emotional relations with this place.
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I think the government regrets having Sina Weibo, but they cannot shut it down. That would definitely be suicidal.
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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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This so-called contemporary art is not a form, but a philosophy of society.
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The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay.
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I never regret anything.
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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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You’re still being looked at as somebody who – it’s a very complicated issue.
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I don’t think China should care if this crazy old guy should have a show here or not.
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The Internet is uncontrollable. And if the Internet is uncontrollable, freedom will win. It’s as simple as that.
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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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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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Each year, more people want to become artists.
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This week, the world gathers in Beijing for the 2008 Olympic games. This is the extraordinary moment China has been dreaming of for 100 years.
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The museums used to be exhibition halls for government propaganda, and now every city wants to build a museum.
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