Only with the Internet can a peasant I have never met hear my voice and I can learn what's on his mind. A fairy tale has come true.

After I came back [to China], there was still a long period of time when I felt I had nothing to do.

If I really have nothing to do, I just watch my cats, take some photos, and go back to my personal blog.

Even though everybody who looked at me would call me a Chinese artist, that's the 1980s. New York in the '80s was not so interesting. I think it's quite narrow-minded. There wasn't much encouragement or opportunities for any artist - not just Chinese artists.

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

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

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.