I think of art as coming from daily life, daily experience. I think it's very important not to have it become work for some kind of elite circle.

The [China] government has improved in the last years. Of course, the structure is still the same; there's still a one-party system and strong censorship.

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.

The practice of photography is no longer a means for recording reality. Instead, it has become reality itself

Without freedom of speech, there is no modern world, just a barbaric one.

My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate [the two] is itself a very political intention.

I think Donald Trump should cool down a little bit. To pay more attention to the history. To really understand what U.S.'s value is about. I think, as a president, those things you always have to ask.