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Ai Weiwei Outside Tompkins Square Park, 1986.

Media Zooms in on Ai Weiwei's New York Photos

The first showing of the recently released artist's photos from a decade in New York has caused quite a stir. more

Ai Weiwei: New York Photographs 1983-1993

This exhibition marks the first time Ai Weiwei's "New York Photographs" series is being shown outside of China. Through August 14, 2011. more
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei in the courtyard of his home in Beijing on Nov. 7, 2010. (Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images)

Asia Society Reacts to China's Release of Artist Ai Weiwei

Jailed dissident whose Asia Society photo exhibit begins June 29 was reportedly freed on bail. more

Ai Weiwei: New York Photographs 1983–1993

June 29 through August 14, 2011 more
Ai Weiwei's 'Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads,' now on view at the Pulitzer Fountain outside the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan until July 15, 2011. (Shreeya Sinha/Asia Society)

Slideshow: Inside Ai Weiwei's 'Zodiac Heads'

Asia Society Museum Director Melissa Chiu explains the history and cultural significance of detained Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads in New York City. more
Ai Weiwei's Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads now on view in New York City, May 4, 2011. (Elaine Merguerian)

Ai Weiwei's 'Zodiac Heads' Unveiled in New York Despite Artist's Absence

A steady, cold spring rain did not deter some 200 people from attending this morning’s official opening of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads outdoor installation in New York City. more
Ai Weiwei's New York City installation Zodiac Heads, still under wraps on May 2, 2011. (Elaine Merguerian)

Opening of Ai Weiwei 'Circle of Animals' Outdoor Installation Postponed

The unveling of Ai Weiwei's Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads outdoor sculpture at Central Park's Grand Army Plaza in NYC was postponed, due to a change in Mayor Bloomberg's schedule following the death of Osama bin Laden. more
Graffiti is displayed on a wall asking for the release of famed mainland Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, in Hong Kong on April 19, 2011. (Mike Clarke/AFP/Getty Images)

In China, a Return to a 'Fearful Climate' for Artists

Asia Society Museum Director Melissa Chiu writes about freedom of expression in China for CNN.com. more