“The demand for individual freedom leads us to different realms, and it enables us to participate in social events.” Quote by Ai Weiwei
“By participating in the society we live in, we understand our conditions and the way we relate to the world.” WorldWayConditionsRelateParticipating Author:Ai Weiwei
“What is important is that we actively express our thoughts and wishes, in every realm that we can access.” ImportantWishAccessRealmsOur Thoughts Author:Ai Weiwei
“The rest of the world understands little about China's changes and the possibilities and crises that come with them.” WorldLittlesPossibilityCrisisChina Author:Ai Weiwei
“China seems unpredictable because it has a distinct culture and social system. It is still a mystery to other parts of the world, even though the veil of China has been lifted many times as a result of globalization.” WorldHas BeensStillsSeemsCultureSocialResultsMysteryChinaUnpredictableVeilsGlobalizationSocial Systems Author:Ai Weiwei
“The biggest obstacle in interacting with China is the difference in perspectives about basic values. These include issues such as human rights, the concept of law and constitution.” HumansLawValuesDifferencesIssuesRightsPerspectiveConceptsConstitutionHuman RightsObstaclesChinaInteractingBiggest Obstacles Author:Ai Weiwei
“The importance of elections, transparency, legal procedures, an independent army, and the judicial system is not regarded as highly in China. These core values are the most important evidence of the health of a society, quality of life, and security. A clear understanding of such differences will help the rest of the world understand China and all that is happening to the nation.” WorldImportantHelpingValuesNationsUnderstandingDifferencesQualityClearSecurityHappeningsEvidenceImportanceArmyIndependentElectionChinaCoreProceduresQuality Of LifeTransparencyJudicialCore ValuesJudicial System Author:Ai Weiwei
“So-called Chinese art and culture is under control of the Party. They exist to serve the official agenda. I call it fake art and culture.” ArtCulturePartyChineseFakeOfficialsAgendasArt And CultureChinese Art Author:Ai Weiwei
“Modern Chinese culture is weak and lackluster.” CultureModernWeakChineseChinese Culture Author:Ai Weiwei
“My musician friends are banned from playing concerts in China because they share the same views as I do. My name cannot appear on the web, because my opinion is different from the Party.” DifferentNamesViewsPartyOpinionShareMusicianChinaConcertsBanned Author:Ai Weiwei
“All movies in China are censored. Out of 600 movies produced in China, only 60 are allowed to show in theatres.” ShowsChinaTheatreCensored Author:Ai Weiwei
