I always thought that in modern history Chinese people are like a dish of sand, never really close together. But I think a dish of sand is a good metaphor because we have the Internet. We don't have to be physically united. You can be an individual and have your own set of values but join others in certain struggles. There is nothing more powerful than that.
Ai WeiweiI don't think [price] reflects if the work is good or bad.A good artist shouldn't be nervous about that.
Ai WeiweiThis is a very general understanding of art in China, that being an artist can make you money and turn you into a star.
Ai Weiwei