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Ai Weiwei'S Blog: Writings, Interviews, And Digital Rants, 20062009 (Writing Art)
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Manifestos And Immodest Proposals From China'S Most Famous Artist And Activist, Culled From His Popular Blog, Shut Down By Chinese Authorities In 2009.In 2006, Even Though He Could Barely Type, China'S Most Famous Artist Started Blogging. For More Than Three Years, Ai Weiwei Turned Out A Steady Stream Of Scathing Social Commentary, Criticism Of Government Policy, Thoughts On Art And Architecture, And Autobiographical Writings. He Wrote About The Sichuan Earthquake (And Posted A List Of The Schoolchildren Who Died Because Of The Government'S Tofudregs Engineering), Reminisced About Andy Warhol And The East Village Art Scene, Described The Irony Of Being Investigated For Fraud By The Ministry Of Public Security, Made A Modest Proposal For Tax Collection. Then, On June 1, 2009, Chinese Authorities Shut Down The Blog. This Book Offers A Collection Of Ai'S Notorious Online Writings Translated Into Englishthe Most Complete, Public Documentation Of The Original Chinese Blog Available In Any Language.The New York Times Called Ai A Figure Of Warholian Celebrity. He Is A Leading Figure On The International Art Scene, A Regular In Museums And Biennials, But In China He Is A Manifold And Controversial Presence: Artist, Architect, Curator, Social Critic, Justiceseeker. He Was A Consultant On The Design Of The Famous Bird'S Nest Stadium But Called For An Olympic Boycott; He Received A Chinese Contemporary Art Lifetime Achievement Award In 2008 But Was Beaten By The Police In Connection With His Citizen Investigation Of Earthquake Casualties In 2009. Ai Weiwei'S Blog Documents Ai'S Passion, His Genius, His Hubris, His Righteous Anger, And His Vision For China.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of Ai Weiwei's Blog? A: Ai Weiwei's Blog primarily focuses on the writings, interviews, and digital rants of the artist and activist Ai Weiwei from 2006 to 2009, covering his social commentary, critiques of government policies, and personal reflections.
- Q: What type of content can I expect to find in this book? A: The book includes a collection of Ai Weiwei's blog entries, featuring manifestos, critiques on art and architecture, and autobiographical writings, providing insights into his thoughts on various societal issues.
- Q: Is Ai Weiwei's Blog translated into English? A: Yes, the book contains translations of Ai Weiwei's original Chinese blog posts, making it accessible to English-speaking readers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and in mint condition, ensuring that you receive a quality product.
- Q: How many pages does Ai Weiwei's Blog have? A: Ai Weiwei's Blog has a total of 336 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was Ai Weiwei's Blog published? A: The book was published on March 18, 2011.
- Q: Who is the author of Ai Weiwei's Blog? A: The author of the book is Ai Weiwei, who is a renowned artist and activist.
- Q: What features does the product listing highlight? A: The product listing highlights features such as new condition, mint quality, same-day dispatch for orders before noon, guaranteed packaging, and a no quibbles return policy.
- Q: Why was Ai Weiwei's blog shut down by Chinese authorities? A: Ai Weiwei's blog was shut down by Chinese authorities in 2009 due to his outspoken criticism of the government and social issues, particularly following his commentary on the Sichuan earthquake.