The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

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

Freedom of expression is a very essential condition for me to make any art. Also, it is an essential value for my life. I have to protect this right and also to fight for the possibility.

To express yourself needs a reason, but expressing yourself is the reason.

...photographs are facts, but not necessarily true... The present always surpasses the past, and the future will not care about today.

In my life, I often make so-called major decisions by very quick, immediate responses.

My understanding of Chinese history is limited. So far, I have only scratched its surface; I wish I could find out more.