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Ai Weiwei is a contemporary Chinese artist and activist known for his provocative and socially engaged work. He was born in Beijing, China, in 1957, and is the son of the renowned Chinese poet Ai Qing.
Ai Weiwei's work spans a wide range of media, including sculpture, installation, photography, and film. He is known for his exploration of themes related to Chinese history, politics, and culture, as well as his critique of authoritarianism and human rights violations.
Some of his notable works include "Sunflower Seeds," a large-scale installation featuring millions of hand-painted porcelain sunflower seeds, and "Remembering," a series of photographs of his middle finger raised in front of landmarks around the world.
Ai Weiwei's work spans a wide range of media, including sculpture, installation, photography, and film. He is known for his exploration of themes related to Chinese history, politics, and culture, as well as his critique of authoritarianism and human rights violations.
Some of his notable works include "Sunflower Seeds," a large-scale installation featuring millions of hand-painted porcelain sunflower seeds, and "Remembering," a series of photographs of his middle finger raised in front of landmarks around the world.
