Ai Weiwei’s S.A.C.R.E.D Installation
Chinese independent artist and activist Ai Weiwei has always sought to rediscover and rebuild the Chinese art tradition ever since it was largely snuffed out during China’s Cultural Revolution, and his endeavors have earned him no small amount...
Eric So x Ai Weiwei Exhibition @ Singapore Art Stage
Contemporary Hong Kong-based artist Eric So readies his Ai Weiwei-assisted exhibition at the Singapore Art Stage. Taking place between January 24-27, So’s Aibudao sculptures have been reimagined with politically charged elements – with So...
Ai Weiwei Solo Exhibition @ Magasin 3
This month marks the debut of controversial, contemporary Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s first solo exhibition on Swedish soil. Curated by Tessa Praun at Magasin 3 in Stockholm, the exhibition focuses on the artist’s politically-driven work a...
Ai Wei Wei “Forever Bicycles” Installation
Ai Wei Wei, arguably the most buzzed about artist in the world right now, has a new installation in Taiwan dubbed “Forever Bicycles.” The welding of several thousands of bikes together is a commentary on the rapid pace of China’s so...
‘Ai Weiwei: New York 1983-1993′ Book
In conjunction with Ai Weiwei’s photographic exhibition running through March 18 at the Martin-Gropius-Bau in Berlin, comes the book Ai Weiwei: New York 1983-1993 chronicling the ten-year period spent by the then unknown Chinese immigrant livin...
Art Platform 2011: Ai Weiwei
Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei’s installation for Art Platform Los Angeles is truly a sight to behold. Dubbed Snake Bag, the undulating 55-foot-long serpent is created from 360 children’s backpacks and commemorates the deadly 2008 Sichua...
Ai Weiwei “Fuck Everything” Paper Glasses
In support of the current unfortunate events revolving Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, Aram Bartholl has converted his “First Person Shooter” paper glasses into “Fuck Everything” glasses. The shades are pretty much available to...
IOCOSE: Sunflower Seeds on Sunflower Seeds
In the last few months, Chinese contemporary artist Ai WeiWei has been the focus of varying bits of news. Late last year, the launch of his show at the Tate Modern encompassing a huge quantity of ceramic sunflower seeds was met with issues regard...
“Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry” Trailer
Unwavering in his efforts, Ai Weiwei is just as much an artist as he is an activist. Over the course of his career, he has taken it upon himself to provide a voice and an outlet for his fellow people. In the upcoming trailer for Ai Weiwei: Never...
Ai Wei Wei “Sunflower Seeds” @ Tate Modern
Chinese contemporary artist Ai Wei Wei represents the 11th commissioned artist to work alongside the Tate Modern for their ongoing Unilever Series. Known for his conceptual work, Ai Wei Wei essentially filled the Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall...
Ai Wei Wei x COMME des GARCONS Hong Kong Re-Opening T-shirt
COMME des GARCONS was among the casualties of the recent On Lan Street facelift in Hong Kong’s Central district. However, the re-opened store will resume business as usual and celebrate its now location with this collaboration t-shirt with...
