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I'm always interested in people who are not orientated in art circles to become part of it.
Ai Weiwei
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Ai Weiwei
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 18
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Wei-wei Ai
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When you have strict censorship of the internet, young students cannot receive a full education. Their view of the world is imbalanced. There can be no true discussion of the issues.
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It's always nice to share your energy with young people, the people who might not have any skills but are simply willing to be a part of it.
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Selling high or low doesn't mean anything. It has to do purely with the market.
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