Ai Weiwei (/ ˈaɪweɪˈweɪ / ⓘ 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.

In China, Ai—a brave and unrelenting critic of the authoritarian regime—has spent time in jail, was not allowed by the government to leave Beijing for a year and cannot travel without official...

Dec 31, 2024 · Ai Weiwei (born May 18?, 1957, Beijing, China) is a Chinese artist and activist who produced a multifaceted array of creative work, including sculptural installations, …

Jun 20, 2020 · In preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games, hosted by China, Ai Weiwei collaborated with Swiss architecture firm Herzog and de Meuron to create the iconic ‘Bird’s …

Sep 22, 2024 · Ai Weiwei is renowned for his politically charged art, which critiques censorship, human rights abuses, and governmental power, particularly in China. Why was Ai Weiwei …

Ai Weiwei with the word "FUCK" sunburned onto his chest, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, 2000, part of the Beijing Photographs series, 1993-2003, Ai Weiwei, Chinese, b. 1957, black and white …

Apr 15, 2024 · Ai Weiwei is a prominent dissident in China, using art and activism to expose injustices and abuses. He supports activists like Liu Xiaobo and Chen Guangcheng. Notable …

Ai Weiwei is the most famous Chinese artist living today. As an activist, he calls attention to human rights violations on an epic scale; as an artist, he expands the definition of art to …

Sep 16, 2022 · Ai Weiwei’s art redefined what creative expression could encompass outside of the traditional mediums, such as provocatively smashing a 2,000-year-old ceremonial vase as …

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 …