Ai Weiwei (/ ˈ aɪ w eɪ ˈ w eɪ / ⓘ EYE way-WAY; Chinese: 艾未未; pinyin: Ài Wèiwèi, IPA: [âɪ wêɪ.wêɪ]; born 28 August 1957) is a Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian, and activist.

Feb 15, 2025 · Ai Weiwei (born May 18?, 1957, Beijing, China) is a Chinese artist and activist who produced a multifaceted array of creative work, including sculptural installations, architectural …

A thought-provoking feature documentary, AI WEIWEI’S TURANDOT, intimately follows the extraordinary journey of Ai Weiwei, the renowned Chinese revolutionary artist and activist, as …

Apr 5, 2025 · Ai Weiwei with the word "FUCK" sunburned onto his chest, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, 2000, part of the Beijing Photographs series, 1993-2003, Ai Weiwei, Chinese, b. 1957, …

Jun 20, 2020 · Ai Weiwei ranks among the most prominent and controversial figures in the world of contemporary art. Throughout the 21st century, he has produced a treasure trove of …

Sep 22, 2024 · Ai Weiwei is known for his multidisciplinary approach to art, utilizing mediums like sculpture, photography, film, architecture, and installations. His work often blends ancient …

Ai Weiwei emerged as a vital instigator in Chinese cultural development, an architect of Chinese modernism, and one of the nation's most vocal political commentators. Ai Weiwei …

This 60-minute guided tour of Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei explores how Ai Weiwei's art disrupts authority through scale, materiality, repetition, and humor. Take a close …

Mar 17, 2025 · To Ai Weiwei, it’s all part of being human. “The so-called activism or resistance is a necessary condition for human existence,” says the artist ahead of his new exhibition “Ai, …

Ai Weiwei (b. 1957, Beijing) is undoubtedly one of the most influential and fearless voices of our time. In a world where the right to express oneself is often taken for granted, Ai Weiwei’s …