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Ai Weiwei explores the political power of letter writing

Yours truly — The trailblazing Chinese artist celebrates the activist history of postcards and letter writing in his new book, Yours Truly – Art, Human Rights, and the Power of Writing a Letter.

Written by: Miss Rosen
Activism

Ai Weiwei’s new project in Lesbos: Making art that responds to the refugee crisis

A memorial to asylum seekers — After his studio in Shanghai was torn down and his studio in Beijing bugged, Ai has opened up a new space to make art about the plight of refugees.

Written by: Josh Gabert-Doyon
Culture

Laura Poitras explores surveillance and pandas with Ai Weiwei

The Art of Dissent — The Citizenfour filmmaker collaborates with dissident artists Ai Weiwei and Jason Appelbaum on an art-project in Beijing.

Written by: Robin Nierynck

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