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I’m an artist who is always looking for what is possible. I’m always looking to extend the boundaries.

Ai Weiwei

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Ai Weiwei
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 18
Architect
Consultant
Contemporary Artist
Designer
Film Director
Human Rights Activist
Painter
Photographer
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Social Activist
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Wei-wei Ai
Weiwei Ai
Ai Wei Wei
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