Dictatorship is a story about death of others who turn out to be you coincidently.

Self-censorship is insulting to the self. Timidity is a hopeless way forward.

I think everybody deserves freedom. Freedom is such an abstract word, but it's all we need.

My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate [the two] is itself a very political intention.

China hasn't only existed for one day. Now, the whole nation has become richer and it's become a problem. The problem is universal. The factor is big. Everybody has to rethink the balance of the world and the whole landscape.

China's culture and history are closely related to my living environment. This country is my birthplace. It is also where I grew up. Its culture and history shape my relations with family, friends, society, and daily life.

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