Being an artist is more of a mindset, a way of seeing things; it is no longer so much about producing something.
Ai WeiweiMy angst and my insecurity reflect the state's angst and insecurity. The state is scared too.
Ai WeiweiThis week, the world gathers in Beijing for the 2008 Olympic games. This is the extraordinary moment China has been dreaming of for 100 years. People have been longing for this moment, because it symbolises a turning point in China's relationship with the outside world.
Ai WeiweiIf there's the right condition, I always want to express the concept or ideas in a very independent way.
Ai Weiwei