|

|

Advertisements

Ai Weiwei Quotes

My situation gives me certain ideas about beauty or the excitement of life, but that doesn’t mean other people can necessarily appreciate it Picture Quote #1

I have people working together, doing different things: architecture, art installation, photography, publishing, and curatorial works and design Picture Quote #1

China is an old nation with a colourful history. Its booming economy has triggered an appetite and a curiosity around the world for its art and culture, one that continues to grow. I can, however, tell people that it is a show with no actor Picture Quote #1

So-called Chinese art and culture is under control of the Party. They exist to serve the official agenda. I call it fake art and culture Picture Quote #1

The Chinese art world does not exist. In a society that restricts individual freedoms and violates human rights, anything that calls itself creative or independent is a pretence. It is impossible for a totalitarian society to create anything with passion and imagination Picture Quote #1

Beijing is constructing a 100,000 m2 modern art museum, yet it will not feature any of my work Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

If there is no freedom of expression, then the beauty of life is lost. Participation in a society is not an artistic choice, it’s a human need Picture Quote #1

Now the British are coming. I think Cameron should ask the Chinese government not to make people ‘disappear’ or to jail them merely because they have different opinions Picture Quote #1

Now many enterprises are made by individuals, so the attitude has started to change Picture Quote #1

I don’t think [price] reflects if the work is good or bad.A good artist shouldn’t be nervous about that Picture Quote #1

To call yourself a Chinese artist or woman artist or African artist reflects a certain kind of condition. To me, that is not necessary Picture Quote #1

Many people I know - writers, poets - they have all been sentenced not once but sometimes three times after they come out. They serve five or six years, come out another time, and then nine years. Come out again, 12 years. Only because they have a different opinion. They are innocent people, they have beautiful minds, beautiful hearts Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

Today, the general masses in this society are in this political-social condition that really encourages people to become rich and become a star and be unique Picture Quote #1

As a human being, member of society, you must clearly state your mind. It’s a responsibility. It is the way you identify yourself otherwise you don’t know who you are and why you are here Picture Quote #1

This is a very general understanding of art in China, that being an artist can make you money and turn you into a star Picture Quote #1

This so-called fame or being better off doesn’t really attract me at all Picture Quote #1

You’re still being looked at as somebody who - it’s a very complicated issue Picture Quote #1

[Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

I believe [the architecture firm] Herzog and de Meuron and our collaboration made the product the best it could be Picture Quote #1

China partially wants to become part of the world. By hosting the Olympics and the Expo, they made a big effort to tell people: Look, we are the same. They want to be accepted by the international community Picture Quote #1

The biggest obstacle in interacting with China is the difference in perspectives about basic values. These include issues such as human rights, the concept of law and constitution Picture Quote #1

A lot of the time [in the U.S.], I was thinking about how spending time is always questionable or is always the biggest obstacle in my life Picture Quote #1

My mother became much older when I came out (ed’s note: of detention). She had problems with her hearing and high blood pressure. But they still support me Picture Quote #1

I never really read Allen Ginsberg poetry, even though I have a book he gave me Picture Quote #1

Advertisements

Destroy or build. Crazy or noncrazy. I’m not nostalgic about the old city. I don’t enjoy it that much Picture Quote #1

We grew up in a very material-lacking socialist society, but today China is a capitalist society. It’s very materialistic. It’s full of desire and luxury goods Picture Quote #1

We live in changing times, and many people experience the challenges that come with it. In the face of uncertain futures, no one will know what to expect Picture Quote #1

A nation like China has become one of the biggest production fields for exporting cheap labor, which also re-questions our history and past, re-questions human desire, and the human illusions of the past Picture Quote #1

Everyone thinks the Chinese government selected me. Never ever. I was selected by Herzog and de Meuron Picture Quote #1

Chinese government is very clearly losing power in every aspect, but trying to fix up all the problems or potential problems Picture Quote #1

1 2 3 4 5 6

Friendship Quotes

Motivational Quotes

Inspirational Quotes

Advertisements

Text Quotes

My situation gives me certain ideas about beauty or the excitement of life, but that doesn’t mean other people can necessarily appreciate it. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I have people working together, doing different things: architecture, art installation, photography, publishing, and curatorial works and design. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) China is an old nation with a colourful history. Its booming economy has triggered an appetite and a curiosity around the world for its art and culture, one that continues to grow. I can, however, tell people that it is a show with no actor. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) So-called Chinese art and culture is under control of the Party. They exist to serve the official agenda. I call it fake art and culture. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) The Chinese art world does not exist. In a society that restricts individual freedoms and violates human rights, anything that calls itself creative or independent is a pretence. It is impossible for a totalitarian society to create anything with passion and imagination. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Beijing is constructing a 100,000 m2 modern art museum, yet it will not feature any of my work (Ai Weiwei Quotes) If there is no freedom of expression, then the beauty of life is lost. Participation in a society is not an artistic choice, it’s a human need. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Now the British are coming. I think Cameron should ask the Chinese government not to make people ‘disappear’ or to jail them merely because they have different opinions. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Now many enterprises are made by individuals, so the attitude has started to change (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I don’t think [price] reflects if the work is good or bad.A good artist shouldn’t be nervous about that. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) To call yourself a Chinese artist or woman artist or African artist reflects a certain kind of condition. To me, that is not necessary. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Many people I know - writers, poets - they have all been sentenced not once but sometimes three times after they come out. They serve five or six years, come out another time, and then nine years. Come out again, 12 years. Only because they have a different opinion. They are innocent people, they have beautiful minds, beautiful hearts. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Today, the general masses in this society are in this political-social condition that really encourages people to become rich and become a star and be unique. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) As a human being, member of society, you must clearly state your mind. It’s a responsibility. It is the way you identify yourself otherwise you don’t know who you are and why you are here. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) This 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 Quotes) This so-called fame or being better off doesn’t really attract me at all (Ai Weiwei Quotes) You’re still being looked at as somebody who - it’s a very complicated issue (Ai Weiwei Quotes) [Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I believe [the architecture firm] Herzog and de Meuron and our collaboration made the product the best it could be. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) China partially wants to become part of the world. By hosting the Olympics and the Expo, they made a big effort to tell people: Look, we are the same. They want to be accepted by the international community. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) The biggest obstacle in interacting with China is the difference in perspectives about basic values. These include issues such as human rights, the concept of law and constitution. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) A lot of the time [in the U.S.], I was thinking about how spending time is always questionable or is always the biggest obstacle in my life. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) My mother became much older when I came out (ed’s note: of detention). She had problems with her hearing and high blood pressure. But they still support me. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) I never really read Allen Ginsberg poetry, even though I have a book he gave me (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Destroy or build. Crazy or noncrazy. I’m not nostalgic about the old city. I don’t enjoy it that much. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) We grew up in a very material-lacking socialist society, but today China is a capitalist society. It’s very materialistic. It’s full of desire and luxury goods. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) We live in changing times, and many people experience the challenges that come with it. In the face of uncertain futures, no one will know what to expect. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) A nation like China has become one of the biggest production fields for exporting cheap labor, which also re-questions our history and past, re-questions human desire, and the human illusions of the past. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Everyone thinks the Chinese government selected me. Never ever. I was selected by Herzog and de Meuron. (Ai Weiwei Quotes) Chinese government is very clearly losing power in every aspect, but trying to fix up all the problems or potential problems. (Ai Weiwei Quotes)

1 2 3 4 5 6