My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of …

Ai Weiwei
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My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate [the two] is itself a very political intention. ✨ 'Shame on Me'. Spiegel Interview, www.spiegel.de. November 21, 2011.
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A nation that has no music and no fairytales is a tragedy. ✨ Olympic opening ceremony: Ai Weiwei's review by Ai Weiwei, www.theguardian.com. July 28, 2012.
Behind every political deal in this country, the first casualties are always the ordinary people, who are barely treated as human. ✨ Our Duty Is to Remember Sichuan. www.theguardian.com. May 25, 2009.
No outdoor sports can be more elegant than throwing stones at autocracy; no melees can be more exciting than those in cyberspace. ✨ Ai Weiwei Twitter feed: @AiWW, March 10, 2010.
Imagine one day, the hateful world around you collapses. And it is your attitude, words and actions that put an end to it. Will you be excited?
If there is no free speech, every single life has lived in vain

My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate [the two] is itself a very political intention. ✨ 'Shame on Me'. Spiegel Interview, www.spiegel.de. November 21, 2011.

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