I curated this show [Shanghai Biennale ], I was by no means trying to shock people or be controversial.

Civilization has evolved toward more acceptance, understanding and tolerance of global thinking. If we accept differences, our creativity booms. It makes life much more colorful. It also makes humanity much more safe. If we see pureness somewhere as something to be desired, the trouble starts.

It's always the rich and there's plenty to waste, yet still China has a lot of people living in very spare, poor conditions.

It doesn't matter where I am - China will stay in me. I don't know how far I can still walk on this road and what is the limit.

In the '80s, you couldn't walk in the neighborhood without looking back to see if anyone was following you. You had your key in your hand before you got to your apartment and you'd rush in so you didn't have to stop.

Through my work and ways of expression, I strive to engage in dialogue with the society that I am living in.

I don't think I was very structured in that society and I don't really believe in personal success, which most Americans believe in.