Description du livre Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. *One of The Village Voice's Favourite Books for 2012*This collection of quotes demonstrates the elegant simplicity of Ai Weiwei's thoughts on key aspects of his art, politics, and life A master at communicating powerful ideas in astonishingly few words, Ai Weiwei is known for his innovative use of social media to disseminate his views. The short quotations presented here have been carefully selected from articles, tweets, and interviews given by this acclaimed Chinese artist and activist. The book is organised into six categories: freedom of expression; art and activism; government, power, and moral choices; the digital world; history, the historical moment, and the future; and personal reflections. Together, these quotes span some of the most revealing moments of Ai Weiwei's eventful career from his risky investigation into student deaths in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake to his arbitrary arrest in 2011 providing a window into the mind of one of the world's most electrifying and courageous contemporary artists. Select Quotes from the Book:'Say what you need to say plainly, and then take responsibility for it.''Liberty is about our rights to question everything.''Everything is art. Everything is politics.' 'The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay.''I feel powerless all the time, but I regain my energy by making a very small difference that won't cost me much.''If a nation cannot face its past, it has no future.''PERFECT FOR: Dissidents-in-training, Ai fans and anyone with a Twitter handle.' Huffington Post'Don't let the size fool you. Ai Weiwei's 'little black book' will leave a lasting impression.' Sylvia Tsai, ArtAsiaPacific A collection of quotes that demonstrates the simplicity of the author's thoughts on key aspects of his art, politics, and life. It is organized into six categories: freedom of expression; art and activism; government, power, and moral choices; the digital world; history, the historical moment, and the future; and personal reflections. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780691157665

Plus d'informations sur ce vendeur | Contacter le vendeur

Acheter neuf

EUR 18,02

Autre devise

Ajouter au panier

Frais de port : Gratuit

Vers Etats-Unis

Destinations, frais et d�lais

Image d'archives

Weiwei-Isms

Ai Weiwei, Larry Warsh,

Edit� par Princeton University Press January 2013 (2013)

ISBN 10 : 0691157669 ISBN 13 : 9780691157665

Neuf Couverture rigide Quantit� disponible : 1

Vendeur :

Hennessey + Ingalls
(Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis)

Evaluation vendeur

Evaluation du vendeur :

Description du livre Hardcover. Etat : New. This collection of quotes demonstrates the elegant simplicity of Ai Weiwei's thoughts on key aspects of his art, politics, and life. A master at communicating powerful ideas in astonishingly few words, Ai Weiwei is known for his innovative use of social media to disseminate his views. The short quotations presented here have been carefully selected from articles, tweets, and interviews given by this acclaimed Chinese artist and activist. The book is organized into six categories: freedom of expression; art and activism; government, power, and moral choices; the digital world; history, the historical moment, and the future; and personal reflections. Together, these quotes span some of the most revealing moments of Ai Weiwei's eventful career--from his risky investigation into student deaths in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake to his arbitrary arrest in 2011--providing a window into the mind of one of the world's most electrifying and courageous contemporary artists. Select Quotes from the Book: On Freedom of Expression'Say what you need to say plainly, and then take responsibility for it.''A small act is worth a million thoughts.''Liberty is about our rights to question everything.' On Art and Activism'Everything is art. Everything is politics.''The art always wins. Anything can happen to me, but the art will stay.''Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it. I don't feel that much anger. I equally have a lot of joy.' On Government, Power, and Making Moral Choices 'Once you've tasted freedom, it stays in your heart and no one can take it. Then, you can be more powerful than a whole country.''I feel powerless all the time, but I regain my energy by making a very small difference that won't cost me much.''Tips on surviving the regime: Respect yourself and speak for others. Do one small thing every day to prove the existence of justice.' On the Digital World 'Only with the Internet can a peasant I have never met hear my voice and I can learn what's on his mind. A fairy tale has come true.''The Internet is uncontrollable. And if the Internet is uncontrollable, freedom will win. It's as simple as that.''The Internet is the best thing that could have happened to China.' On History, the Historical Moment, and the Future 'If a nation cannot face its past, it has no future.''We need to get out of the old language.''The world is a sphere, there is no East or West.' Personal Reflections 'I've never planned any part of my career-- except being an artist. And I was pushed into that corner because I thought being an artist was the only way to have a little freedom.''Anyone fighting for freedom does not want to totally lose their freedom.''Expressing oneself is like a drug. I'm so addicted to it.' 'Ai Weiwei is unquestionably one of the most important artists of our time. His practice encompasses the production of objects, the circulation of information, and politics in a manner that is absolutely unique. This worthy compilation of short quotations will introduce a broad audience to his thought and activism, and makes clear the scope and span of this truly global artist.'--David Joselit, author of 'After Art''First, there was Confucius. Then, the sayings of Chairman Mao. And now the pithy, ironic, and humorous insights of Ai Weiwei. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this collection, which reflects a well-developed philosophy as well as a keen understanding of the Chinese Communist system. This is China made easy and interesting.'--Jerome A. Cohen, New York University. N� de r�f. du vendeur 311107