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.
Any politician who respects China’s government should tell it openly what is in his heart. It is disrespectful to keep quiet about such issues – both vis-a-vis the government and the people concerned.
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.
That’s why I always question this sense. The feeling of home really requires a lot of trust. It requires you to identify with it, which I always find myself very contradictory to.
Now I’ve come to such a mixed culture: America, Europe, South America, Africa. And the politics are changing everywhere all the time and becoming even more unpredictable.
Creativity is the power to reject the past, to change the status quo, and to seek new potential. Simply put, aside from using one’s imagination – perhaps more importantly – creativity is the power to act.
![Ai Weiwei Quote - After I came back [to China], there was still a long period of time when I felt I had nothing to do.](https://minimalistquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/after-i-came-back-to-china-there-was-still-a-long--683x1024.jpg)
![Ai Weiwei Quote - 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.](https://minimalistquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/i-spent-a-lot-of-time-standing-on-street-corners-o-683x1024.jpg)
