Solway, Diane. “Enforced Disappearance.” W Magazine, November 2011.
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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
What It Means
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Source: Wikiquote: "Ai Weiwei" (Quotes, 2010-, 2011)
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About Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei (Chinese: 艾未未; born 1957 in Beijing) is a leading Chinese artist, curator, architectural designer, cultural and social commentator and activist.
About Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei (Chinese: 艾未未; born 1957 in Beijing) is a leading Chinese artist, curator, architectural designer, cultural and social commentator and activist.
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