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Ai Weiwei, Elettra Stamboulis
In this beautifully illustrated and deeply philosophical graphic memoir, legendary artist Ai Weiwei explores the connection between artistic expression and intellectual freedom through interwoven stories from all the seasons of…
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Ai Weiwei is best known as an artist, activist and public figure. But he is almost unique in the way he glides across disciplinary boundaries: into architecture, design, collecting and…
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Renowned for his politics as much as for his art based on social intervention, a new approach to the readymade, and Chinese traditional crafts, Ai Weiwei’s fame extends beyond the…
Ai Weiwei is not only one of the most important contemporary artists; he is also an untiring activist and critic of authoritarian systems. Humanity includes key works from all phases…
In this beautifully illustrated and deeply philosophical graphic memoir, legendary artist Ai Weiwei explores the connection between artistic expression and intellectual freedom through the lens of the Chinese zodiac.
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Ai Weiwei
In his widely anticipated memoir, Ai Weiwei - one of the world’s most famous artists and activists - tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his…
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Ai Weiwei is one of the world’s most acclaimed artists and dissidents. This book presents him in conversation with theorists, critics, journalists, and curators about key moments in his life…
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Ai Weiwei - one of the world’s most famous artists and activists - tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and the…
Renowned for his political remarks and social media activity almost as much as for his social interventions, contemporary approach to the readymade, and knowledge of Chinese traditional crafts, Ai Weiwei’s…
Bernard Fibicher,Hans Ulrich Obrist
The first monograph on the key figure in Chinese fast-growing art scene.
This beautifully illustrated volume explores the inextricable link between Ai Weiwei’s art and his politics.
Ai Qing
With a cover design and foreword by Ai Weiwei, to coincide with the publication of his memoir, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows
A timeless, visionary collection of poems from…
A documentary film by internationally acclaimed Chinese artist Ai Weiwei (born 1957), Fairytale chronicles the making of an installation-cum-performance of the same name. In 2007, Ai Weiwei invited 1001 Chinese…
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Writings on human life and the refugee crisis by the most important political artist of our time
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Surveys the full scope of Weiwei’s career, from his early days in 1980s New York to his present-day status as the best-known and most influential Chinese artist in the world…
Ai Wei Wei
New and previously unseen works by Ai Weiwei: a special issue of Cahiers d'Art
Hans Ulrich Obrist
Art legend Ai Weiwei invites readers to engage with an artwork and a cause in this powerful book.
Daniel Birnbaum,Roger Buergel,Raphael Gygax
In 2007, Ai Weiwei (born 1957) presented a surprising new project titled Fairytale at Documenta 12 in Kassel, Germany. He invited 1001 Chinese citizens of different ages and from various…
Ai Weiwei,Maurizio Bortolotti,Alessandro Possati
Published to mark the Disposition exhibition showing in Venice and at the Lisson Gallery, London, this book comprises landmark works showing Ai Weiwei at the dizzying height of his artistic…
Ai Weiwei (born 1957) is recognized around the globe for his conceptual installations that generate dialogue between the contemporary world and traditional Chinese modes of thought and production. Ai’s multifaceted…
This book showcases a major exhibition of site-specific, multimedia installations and sculptures Ai Weiwei has created for the island. Featuring beautiful photographs and thought-provoking text, At Large is the essential…
Published on occasion of the exhibition "Ai Weiwei. Resetting Memories", April 13-October 6, 2019, MUAC, Museo Universitario Arte Contemporaaneo. UNAM, Universidad Nacional Autaonoma de Maexico, Mexico City; November 28, 2019-March…
Over the past two decades, the Chinese conceptual artist, activist, and exile Ai Weiwei has created art that addresses complex and sensitive themes of political, ethical, and social urgency. His…
Kettle’s Yard exhibition catalogue on the internationally renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei in which new and existing work will be shown alongside historic Chinese objects.
Manifestos and immodest proposals from China’s most famous artist and activist, culled from his popular blog, shut down by Chinese authorities in 2009.
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…
Charles Merewether,Peter Pakesch,Philip Tinari
Edited by Urs Meile, Peter Pakesch, Ai Weiwei. Text by Philip Tinari, Charles Merewether.
Elena Ochoa Foster,Hans-Ulrich Obrist,Uli Sigg
A catalogue from the first Spanish exhibition of the Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei (China, 1957). It demonstrates the ironic humour of the artist which he unites in the same object…
Hans Ulrich Obrist,Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei - artist, architect, curator, publisher, poet and urbanist - extended the notion of art and is one of the world’s most significant creative and cultural figures. This title…
Steve Crawshaw
From giant yellow rubber ducks to mischievous images of red-hatted dwarves, Street Spirit shows the power of those who use imagination in the place of violence to change the world…
Joshua Wong
An urgent manifesto for global democracy from Joshua Wong, the twenty-three-year-old phenomenon leading Hong Kong’s protests, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee –
Ai Weiwei (Artist, AWW Germany GmbH),John Tancock,Stephanie H. Tung
An autobiography in pictures: photographs taken by Ai Weiwei that capture his emergence as the uniquely provocative artist that he is today.
A richly illustrated exploration of Ai Weiwei’s installation and architecture projects, focusing on the artist’s use of space.
Howard Brenton
A timely play based on the true story of a Nobel Laureate.
Nicholas Baume
A comprehensive presentation of Ai Weiwei’s recent public art exhibition Good Fences Make Good Neighbors, a powerful reflection on the global refugee crisis
In his widely anticipated memoir, Ai Weiwei–one of the world’s most famous artists and activists–tells a century-long epic tale of China through the story of his own extraordinary life and…
Joanna Ho
From New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, and critically acclaimed illustrator, Catia Chien comes a moving, powerful picture book about the life…
This compelling book is the result of a project intended to visually communicate the hardships endured by Iraqi communities. Utilizing art materials donated to camps by the Ruya Foundation for…
Ai Weiwei (b. Beijing, 1957) is one of the best-known conceptual artists in the world today. His installations and sculptures turn the spotlight on global ills. The sprawling iron sculptures…
Julia Peyton-Jones,Hans-Ulrich Obrist,Joseph Rykwert
In 2008, Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron and Chinese artist Ai Weiwei joined forces to design the celebrated Beijing National Stadium for the Olympic Games. In 2012, the team…
Parkett 81 features Christian Jankowski, Cosima von Bonin and Ai Weiwei. Texts on German-born Jankowski are by Cay Sophie Rabinowitz, Joerg Heiser and Harald Falckenberg–who sees the artist as a…
Burkhard Eiswaldt
Unter dem Deckmantel des Kunstlers und Dissidenten betreibt der Chinese Ai Weiwei, gemanagt von einer Clique Schweizer um den judischen Geschaftsmann und Reprasentanten des Schweizer Medienmoguls Ringier, Uli Sigg, die…
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Benoit Dillet, Author of The Political Space of Art,Tara Puri
This book discusses the work of four different kinds of artists from four different countries (Belgium, China, the UK and India) to examine how they create a space for politics…
