It is not an easy job to govern China, I am aware of that.

A city is a place that can offer maximum freedom. Otherwise it’s incomplete.

I loved New York — every inch of it. It was a little bit scary at that time, but still, the excitement was so strong — visually and intellectually. It was like a monster.

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

This world should be much more open and should be much more free, so the young people would have the chance to exercise the quality of their lives.

If I really have nothing to do, I just watch my cats, take some photos, and go back to my personal blog.

I don't think it's worth discussing new directions in the context of Chinese art - there were no old directions, either. Chinese art has never had any clear orientation.