Ai Weiwei : 3 Articles

Ai Weiwei compares Western censorship, exemplified by the backlash against personal opinions and academic freedom, to be more severe than what he experienced in Mao's China. He highlights the suppression surrounding discussions on Gaza and criticizes the art world's focus on fame and money over free expression.

"Water Lilies #1", which measures almost 15 meters wide, is the largest Lego work ever made by Ai. It will be on view when the new exhibition by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei opens in April at the Design Museum in London.

The Chinese dissident artist is showing a movie about his family's experience as political prisoners of conscience at the Somerset music festival.