Ai Weiwei
Chinese artist, activist
Sayings by Ai Weiwei
The government likes to control everything, to control your mind, your thought, your information. But they cannot control your dreams.
I think the most important thing for an artist is to be responsible for his own actions, for his own words, for his own thoughts.
My art is a reflection of my life, my experiences, my struggles, my hopes.
I believe that art can change the world. Art can make people think, can make people question, can make people act.
My work is about humanity, about human dignity, about human rights.
I think the most important thing for an artist is to be free, to be independent, to be able to express himself without fear.
The internet is a revolution. It's a revolution that gives power to the individual.
My art is about challenging the authorities, about questioning the power, about fighting for justice.
I believe that every human being has the right to live in a society where they can express themselves freely, without fear of punishment.
My art is a mirror. It reflects the society, the politics, the culture.
I think the most important thing for an artist is to be a human being, to be sensitive to the world, to be concerned about humanity.
My work is a form of activism. It's a way of speaking out, of challenging the power, of fighting for justice.
I believe that every individual has the right to pursue happiness, to pursue freedom, to pursue their own dreams.
The internet is a tool for freedom. It's a tool for democracy. It's a tool for human rights.
My art is about challenging the propaganda, about exposing the lies, about telling the truth.
I think the most important thing for an artist is to be bold, to be courageous, to be fearless.
My life is a performance. It's a performance for freedom, for justice, for human rights.
I believe that every single individual has the responsibility to speak out against injustice, to fight for what is right.
The government is afraid of the truth. They are afraid of people who speak out. They are afraid of people who think independently.
My art is a way of questioning the system, of challenging the power, of making people think.