I think by not letting young people be fully informed, how can they have energy and passion and the right picture of the world? I think that's the true crime.
Ai WeiweiMy definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall. Art should live in the heart of the people. Ordinary people should have the same ability to understand art as anybody else. I don’t think art is elite or mysterious. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention.
Ai WeiweiIf there's the right condition, I always want to express the concept or ideas in a very independent way.
Ai WeiweiThe rest of the world understands little about China's changes and the possibilities and crises that come with them.
Ai Weiwei