My 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.

A historical property has morals and ethics of the society that created it and it can be revived. What I mean is that we can discover new possibilities from the process of dismantling, transforming, and recreating.

If you just turn to your paper or television each day, there are thousands of stories that are much more shocking than the gallery artworks.

The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence. We are spineless and cannot stand straight.

I also doubt a man can give really clear reasons for anything.

Beijing is constructing a 100,000 m2 modern art museum, yet it will not feature any of my work.

China didn't want to lose the cutting edge of technology. So the idea of having a Sina Weibo was an attempt to compete with Twitter. However, it has no soul - which is freedom of expression. Nevertheless, I think the government regrets having Sina Weibo, but they cannot shut it down. That would definitely be suicidal.