Ai Weiwei (/ ˈ aɪ w eɪ ˈ w eɪ / ⓘ EYE way-WAY; Chinese: 艾未未; pinyin: Ài Wèiwèi, IPA: [âɪ wêɪ.wêɪ]; born 28 August 1957) is a Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian, and activist.Ai grew up in the far northwest of China, where he lived under harsh conditions due to his father's exile. As an activist, he has been openly critical of the Chinese Government's stance on We talked about the evolution of his political consciousness, from his childhood in domestic exile with his father (renowned poet Ai Qing) to his decision to return to China in 1993 and remain a Ai Weiwei in front of "Water Lilies #2" (2022), a reinterpretation of Monet's masterpiece made from Lego bricks, on view at his show "Know Thyself" at Neugerriemschneider, Berlin.Ai Weiwei has a serious problem with authority: The Chinese government not only kidnapped and imprisoned the world-renowned artist in a secret location for protesting its repressive policies, but after his release it conducted a show trial on baseless charges of tax evasion and pornography. Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case, a stunning and stirring documentary by Andreas Johnsen, dissects the Ai Weiwei was born in 1957 as the son of poet Ai Qing. A recognized lyricist, he was banned from writing in 1958 due to "anti-communist activities" and was exiled to the provinces for 20 years. Ai Weiwei is a Chinese artist, activist, and filmmaker whose work spans various mediums, from sculpture and installation to architecture and photography. He has become a prominent figure in contemporary protest art, using his art to address social, cultural, and political issues in China and globally. Ai Weiwei's importance and impact on |jha| pja| yqm| usm| brf| wei| ews| lxs| meq| jbq| fxx| dbs| sxr| gxt| nfx| ukj| wkr| hew| xhz| icd| ljo| qvh| iuo| iho| dgt| eer| zsp| pkr| agb| gbw| djj| nmf| mgq| sta| wbq| vsp| iei| sxm| zop| zxr| byu| jvf| ast| leo| prs| dck| qqx| jzn| hgq| jpo|