Ai Weiwei Quotes

My angst and my insecurity reflect the state’s angst and insecurity. The state is scared too.

The relationship between the Chinese government and me is like a Cold War.

I never regret anything.

If my art has nothing to do with people’s pain and sorrow, what is ‘art’ for?

So, the politicians and the people who make decisions very often is the one we think can make some difference. But of course they will not make a difference if the citizens or the individuals not push it or not to speak out, to possess a very strong voice about, this is not acceptable.

I never felt like a Chinese citizen because I was pushed away at a very young age. My father, a writer, was a national enemy of the Communist Party. He was forbidden to write for 20 years.

To call yourself a Chinese artist or woman artist or African artist reflects a certain kind of condition. To me, that is not necessary.

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.

If I look at it, I would laugh. I don’t know how I became successful.

I think everybody deserves freedom. Freedom is such an abstract word, but it’s all we need.