Showing posts with label Ai Weiwei. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ai Weiwei. Show all posts

Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Tate Modern shows its support to Ai Weiwei


The Brits are always the ones with the biggest balls and the most innovative... I love it!

The Tate Modern has released this message of support to the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who was recently detained at Beijing Airport by the local authorities on its façade like a "big f*ck you" to the world. The amazing institution is also encouraging people to sign the petition calling for the artist's release.

The gallery is currently showing Ai Weiwei's sunflower seeds installation, which I had the chance to see last weekend, in its Turbine Hall space.To help spread word of petition, it is suggesting that people show solidarity by using this photo as their avatar on Twitter. Tate's Twitter feed is here.

I say well done, at least you have the guts to stand for what you believe in!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Quote of the week: Guido Westerwelle on Ai Weiwei

"I appeal to the Chinese governmennt to urgently provide clarification and I expect Ai Weiwei to be released immediately" Guido Westerwelle, German Foreign Minister.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Ai Weiwei's first outdoor public



Ai Weiwei's first outdoor public sculpture in London to go on display at Somerset House.

Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads will be on display at Somerset House courtyard from 12 May – 26 June 2011. www.somersethouse.org.uk/aiweiwei