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.

The Internet is the best thing that ever happened to China. It turns us into individuals and also enables us to share our perceptions and feelings. It creates a culture of individualism and exchange even though the real society doesn't promote it. There isn't a single Chinese university that can invite me to give a talk. Even though I know there are many students who would like to hear what I have to say.

As a total activity - I practice curating, art, architecture, writing, and publishing all together. I still act as a living creature.

When you have strict censorship of the internet, young students cannot receive a full education. Their view of the world is imbalanced. There can be no true discussion of the issues.

I want people to see their own power.

I don't think there is a distinct change, because in the West I'm not a person who can serve his purpose.

I lived there [ in New York City] as an artist, but never as a Chinese artist.