This is a very general understanding of art in China, that being an artist can make you money and turn you into a star.

When you have strict censorship of the internet, young students cannot receive a full education. Their view of the world is imbalanced. There can be no true discussion of the issues.

It [success] is really by mistake.

I don't think I was very structured in that society and I don't really believe in personal success, which most Americans believe in.

The world is not changing if you don’t shoulder the burden of responsibility.

In my case, I was stuck there for quite a while. New York is large enough to be a very abstract city, so nobody cares.

Everyone thinks the Chinese government selected me. Never ever. I was selected by Herzog and de Meuron.