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

New York was not a romantic city at [80th]. Nobody knows who you are and you don't have to care about anybody else. It's a very cold city, I should say.

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, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall.

Today, the general masses in this society are in this political-social condition that really encourages people to become rich and become a star and be unique.

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

If my art has nothing to do with people's pain and sorrow, what is 'art' for?