Everyone wants an iPhone, but it would be impossible to design an iPhone in China because it's not a product; it's an understanding of human nature. Ai Weiwei chinadesignhuman Change image and share on social
I don't think it's worth discussing new directions in the context of Chinese art - there were no old directions, either. Chinese art has never had any clear orientation. Ai Weiwei artchineseclear Change image and share on social
The internet is a wild land with its own games, languages and gestures through which we are starting to share common feelings. Ai Weiwei commonfeelinggame Change image and share on social
The American experience influenced my understanding of individuality, basic human rights, freedom of expression and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Ai Weiwei americanbasiccitizen Change image and share on social
I'm always followed by two or three cars and have police around. Even walking in the park, you see them taking photos behind the bushes and trying to videotape everything. Ai Weiwei bushcarpark Change image and share on social
To the media, I have become a symbolic figure, critical of China. According to the government, I am a dangerous threat. Ai Weiwei chinacriticaldangerous Change image and share on social
If my art has nothing to do with people's pain and sorrow, what is 'art' for? Ai Weiwei artpainpeople Change image and share on social
Beijing's Olympics were very grand - they were trying to throw a party for the world, but the hosts didn't enjoy it. The government didn't care about people's feelings because it was trying to create an image. Ai Weiwei beijingcarecreate share on social
I call on people to be 'obsessed citizens,' forever questioning and asking for accountability. That's the only chance we have today of a healthy and happy life. Ai Weiwei accountabilitycallchance Change image and share on social
The Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai World Expo show just how much effort China is willing to spend to enter the global stage. But while China desires to understand the world, it fails to accept its universal values. Ai Weiwei acceptbeijingchina share on social
