Keyword: ai weiwei
Essays and reflections on the Nobel Peace laureate, who died Thursday at the age of 61.
“The discussion does not benefit who is going to be profited. So authorities doesn’t like this kind of discussion — any discussion related to aesthetics.”
Reflecting on his experience at the 2012 Busan Biennale in South Korea, art historian David Joselit shares his thoughts on the future of an increasingly globalized art world.
“The Sundance Film Festival in January of 2012 was really the first time I’ve ever been to a film festival,” the first-time director admits.
After Elton John dedicated his concert to Ai Weiwei, Weibo users couldn't believe a government spokesperson didn't know who the British singer was.
In 2012, Asia Society hosted several of the global thinkers on the annual Foreign Policy list.
The indefatigable artist and activist's first post is a video in which he argues for the Internet's role in establishing a civil society.
The world-famous Chinese artist and provocateur infuses his Gangnam Style parody with some (possibly) dark humor.
Asia 21 Fellow Wenchi Yu says a recent survey shows pervasive concerns among Chinese about the country's leadership and its ability to deal with fundamental human rights.
