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By participating in the society we live in, we understand our conditions and the way we relate to the world.

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Ai Weiwei
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: May 18
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What is important is that we actively express our thoughts and wishes, in every realm that we can access.
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Through my work and ways of expression, I strive to engage in dialogue with the society that I am living in.
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Society becomes very destructive.
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If artists cannot speak up for human dignity or rights, then who else will do it?
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You see so many people doing quite nice and respectful work, but nobody like Warhol. Warhol is outstanding. I think he has a value that is far from fully understood. He's very special for younger generations.
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Creativity is the power to reject the past, to change the status quo, and to seek new potential. Simply put, aside from using one's imagination - perhaps more importantly - creativity is the power to act.
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The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence. We are spineless and cannot stand straight.
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To express yourself needs a reason, but expressing yourself is the reason.
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Beijing is constructing a 100,000 m2 modern art museum, yet it will not feature any of my work.
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So-called Chinese art and culture is under control of the Party. They exist to serve the official agenda. I call it fake art and culture.
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I don't think China should care if this crazy old guy should have a show here or not. You have so many museums in the West, and so many shows, you need somebody to show the work, otherwise it's empty.
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For all the tough talk about China during the presidential debates, Romney and Obama evaded any mention of China's suspect human rights record, corruption, and rule of law. By not tackling these controversial topics, the candidates are protecting a strategic partnership with China at the expense of essential human values and beliefs.
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If a master, a wise and experienced man, wields a great weapon, that's beautiful. He can serve peace with it. But if someone's emotions are imbalanced, even if he has the best equipment, he will still mean danger. Modern technology requires calm. You shouldn't trust anyone with a car who has no knowledge about vehicles or roads.
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Expressing oneself is like a drug. I'm so addicted to it.
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Twitter is the people’s tool, the tool of the ordinary people, people who have no other resources.
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[Being unique] gives so much privilege to people who can make it, rather than having some moral and aesthetic discussions.
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Your own acts tell the world who you are and what kind of society you think it should be.
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