Ai Weiwei is a prominent artist known for creating powerful and thought-provoking works that address contemporary social and political issues, often incorporating elements of architecture, installation art, social media, and documentary filmmaking.
Throughout his career, Ai has used a diverse range of mediums to challenge his audiences to re-examine societal values and norms. His work often explores the intersection of politics, culture, and technology, resulting in a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the world around us.
Ai's recent exhibitions have included Ai Weiwei: Resetting Memories at MARCO in Monterrey, Ai Weiwei: Bare Life at the Mildred Lane Kemper Museum in St. Louis, Ai Weiwei at the K20/K21 in Dusseldorf, and Good Fences Make Good Neighbors with the Public Art Fund in New York City.
Born in Beijing in 1957, Ai currently resides and works in Berlin. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and accolades, including the 2015 Ambassador of Conscience Award from Amnesty International and the 2012 Václav Havel Prize for Creative Dissent from the Human Rights Foundation.
Ai's work continues to inspire and challenge audiences around the world, and his commitment to using his platform to raise awareness about important social and political issues has made him a leading voice in the art world.
