I think it’s a responsibility for any artist to protect freedom of expression and to use any way to extend this power.

I don't think China should care if this crazy old guy should have a show here or not. You have so many museums in the West, and so many shows, you need somebody to show the work, otherwise it's empty.

I never think any place is better than others.

All the auction houses care about is the selling of luxury goods.

All movies in China are censored. Out of 600 movies produced in China, only 60 are allowed to show in theatres.

So-called Chinese art and culture is under control of the Party. They exist to serve the official agenda. I call it fake art and culture.

I never had a sense of home.