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In his sculptures he refashions artefacts and antiques into surprising, sometimes monumental constructions such as template 2007. Ai weiwei s new work graphic, y shows imprisonment, business insider. The first comprehensive monograph on this key figure in chinas burgeoning art scene often working with ancient materials beams from destroyed temples, han dynasty urns ai weiwei b. Thats the story behind the push chair, a very direct kind of connection. After visits to refugee camps, including on the island of lesbos in greece, ai weiwei created the law of the journey exhibition alongside the human flow documentary. Ai weiwei has 58 books on goodreads with 2921 ratings. This book is the first comprehensive monograph on this key figure in chinas burgeoning art scene. Ai weiwei s work is an audacious blend of old and new, western and eastern, serious and irreverent. You had better make some noise words to change the world. Adding over 100 new works to its roster and incorporating newer media like photography, performance art, and video installations, the new art book features the ways in which the art world has been reinvigorated in the last two decades. Weiwei returns to nai s surprise and he kisses her. Mustreads on ai weiwei and chinese art the new yorker. Another great book for you to win from our friends over at phaidon the chinese art book gives you a great overview of chinese art.
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