I always want to design a frame that’s open to everyone. I don’t see art as a secret code.

I spent a lot of time standing on street corners [of New York City] talking to local residents. I spent time in bookstores and galleries. But most of the time, I really did not have much to do.

The freedom of speech is an important yardstick for a society's level of civilization.

I don't like China. Even today, I still feel I have no emotional relations with this place.

I'm not a writer, but today I think you have to be everything. As an artist you have an obligation to let people know what is on your mind and why you're doing this.

In a society like this there is no negotiation, no discussion, except to tell you that power can crush you any time they want — not only you, your whole family and all people like you.

I don't think China has professional museums - not in the past, present, or near future.