You see so many people doing quite nice and respectful work, but nobody like Warhol. Warhol is outstanding. I think he has a value that is far from fully understood. He's very special for younger generations.

[Museums] all belongs to the cultural department, which is the biggest cultural department in the world.

Otherwise, I think the building can be bigger, larger, and the city can be much more crazy. The problem is the government structure is so deadly stupid, not really solving problems but creating a lot of problems itself every day.

Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one.

I have always stated I designed the stadium as a toilet seat. I don't care if this is a great cultural event or a national symbol. It has nothing to do with me. It deals with the city.

My angst and my insecurity reflect the state's angst and insecurity. The state is scared too.

[Shanghai Biennale] has been my attitude for as long as I've been practicing art and other cultural-related activities.