Ai Weiwei (/ ˈaɪ weɪˈweɪ / ⓘ EYE way-WAY; Chinese: 艾未未; pinyin: Ài Wèiwèi, IPA: [âɪ wêɪ.wêɪ]; born 28 August 1957) is a Chinese contemporary artist, documentarian, and activist. …

Feb 15, 2025 · Ai Weiwei (born May 18?, 1957, Beijing, China) is a Chinese artist and activist who produced a multifaceted array of creative work, including sculptural installations, architectural …

Sep 14, 2015 · Ai Weiwei has worked in everything from paint to readymades. As our landmark exhibition examines work from 1993 up to the present day, we take a look at some of the key …

May 31, 2024 · Ai Weiwei ranks among the most prominent and controversial figures in the world of contemporary art. Throughout the 21st century, he has produced a treasure trove of …

Ai Weiwei is the most famous Chinese artist living today. As an activist, he calls attention to human rights violations on an epic scale; as an artist, he expands the definition of art to …

6 days ago · “Everything is art. Everything is politics.” Globally renowned artist Ai Weiwei (Chinese, b. 1957) is celebrated as a disruptor of artistic canons and a champion of free …

Mar 11, 2025 · Ahead of his largest-ever exhibition in the U.S., the dissident artist reflects on collecting jade and living below ground. By Zoey Poll For part of the year, the artist and activist …

Mar 11, 2025 · With “Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei” (March 12-Sept. 7), SAM is mounting the largest-ever U.S. exhibition of Ai’s art, gathering work from across four decades.

May 29, 2024 · Over the past several decades, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has become one of the most important and recognizable names in contemporary art, activism, and politics. He is …

6 days ago · Right away, that sense of irreverent resistance greets visitors, whom Foong notes are “immediately flipped off by the show.” Divided into three chapters roughly outlining his …