Weiwei-isms

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This collection of quotes demonstrates the elegant simplicity of Ai Weiwei's thoughts on key aspects of his art, politics, and life. Communicating powerful ideas in astonishingly few words, Ai Weiwei is known for his innovative use of social media to disseminate his views. The short quotations presented here have been carefully selected from articles, tweets, and interviews given by this acclaimed Chinese artist and activist. Together, these quotes span some of the most revealing moments of Ai Weiwei's eventful career―from his risky investigation into student deaths in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake to his arbitrary arrest in 2011.

The book is organized into six categories: freedom of expression; art and activism; government, power, and moral choices; the digital world; history, the historical moment, and the future; and personal reflections.

Hardcover‏: ‎ 152 pages

Publisher: ‎ Princeton University Press (December 2012)

ISBN-13: ‎ 9780691157665

Dimensions‏: ‎ 4.5 x 0.5 x 5.5 inches