This so-called contemporary art is not a form, but a philosophy of society.

Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it. I don’t feel that much anger. I equally have a lot of joy.

We live in changing times, and many people experience the challenges that come with it. In the face of uncertain futures, no one will know what to expect.

Being an artist is more of a mindset, a way of seeing things; it is no longer so much about producing something.

The whole Chinese system - not just the political leadership, the military too, the whole power structure, our education system, the whole of society - is suffering from being cut off from the free flow of information. That's why the country can't face up to open competition - unless it resorts to measures like North Korea.

Because Chinese art is booming, it legitimizes this profession.

[Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions.