Ai Weiwei
Chinese Artist Pulls Art From Exhibition in Denmark to Protest New Immigrant Law
| Mia Ren | | Jan 31, 2016 08:40 AM EST |
World-renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has announced that he has withdrawn his artworks from display at two Denmark museums to show his objection to the country's new law that allow the government to strip immigrants of their belongings.
Ai Weiwei WIns the Battle: Lego Changes Policy After Controversy
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 15, 2016 01:39 PM EST |
Lego has changed its policy following an outcry last fall after it refused to sell its bricks directly to Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. The Lego Group will no longer question customers' intentions for placing bulk orders; something they did to Ai in September 2015.
Toy Company Lego Refuse Bulk Purchase Order From Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei for Art Project
| Benjie Batanes | | Oct 26, 2015 08:23 AM EDT |
This past week Chinese artist Ai Weiwei posted online that toy company Lego refused his bulk purchase order for their famous bricks. Lego defended its decision by saying that they do not make direct sale to persons or organizations who will use their products for political purposes.
Chinese Dissident Artist Ai Weiwei Launches '@Large' Exhibit at Famous Alcatraz
| Erika Villanueva | | Sep 25, 2014 02:37 AM EDT |
In his latest protest, notorious Chinese rebel and artist Ai Weiwei used the United States' most popular former prison to lay focus on activists' plights while they are detained.
Ai Weiwei To Be Honored In New York
| David Perry | | Sep 06, 2014 03:52 AM EDT |
Artist Ai Weiwei will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the prestigious Art Students League in New York on Oct. 9.
Ai Weiwei "Gun-leg pose" Trends on Instagram and WeChat
| Simeon | | Jun 18, 2014 09:42 PM EDT |
A new internet meme is currently trending in China, which involves taking a picture of yourself holding your leg up as though you're aiming a gun.
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