I don't think China has professional museums - not in the past, present, or near future.

I think optimism is whether you are still exhilarated by life, whether you are curious, whether you still believe there is possibility.

The whole attitude of society has become much more open and realistic. They realize that the only way to make a more democratic and free society is to let different opinions come out.

Art is always about overcoming obstacles between the inner condition and the skill for expression.

Technology is a liberation. I think the information age probably is the best thing to happen to the human race in human evolution. Now you have the equal opportunity to equip yourself through information and knowledge and express yourself as an independent mind.

If artists cannot speak up for human dignity or rights, then who else will do it?

Say what you say plainly, and then take responsibility for it.