Ai Weiwei and Hans Ulrich Obrist: Conversations on Art and Freedom
A book featuring a series of interviews between Hans Ulrich Obrist and Ai Weiwei, conducted over several years, explores the artist's multifaceted life and work. Ai Weiwei, a globally significant creative figure—artist, architect, curator, editor, poet, and urbanist—discusses ceramics, blogging, nature, philosophy, and the influences shaping his practice. He speaks candidly about his father, his childhood in exile, and his criticism of the Chinese state. The conversations aim to capture the complexity of his thought and work, emphasizing the need for individual, political, and artistic freedom. The book is published by Manuella Editions.
Key facts
- Book features interviews between Hans Ulrich Obrist and Ai Weiwei.
- Interviews conducted over several years.
- Ai Weiwei is an artist, architect, curator, editor, poet, and urbanist.
- Topics include ceramics, blogging, nature, philosophy, and influences.
- Ai Weiwei discusses his father, childhood in exile, and criticism of the Chinese state.
- Book published by Manuella Editions.
- Emphasizes need for individual, political, and artistic freedom.
- Aims to capture complexity of Ai Weiwei's thought and work.
Entities
Artists
- Ai Weiwei
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
Institutions
- Manuella Editions
Sources
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