Ai Weiwei Never Sorry Essay

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Art in our modern time can take any shape and size and convey a variety of messages either through its subject, medium, explanation or aesthetics choice, aiding the audience in understanding the subject and narrative of the artist’s work. Many individuals have found a way to express their opinions and aesthetics in other ways, one of these new forms of expression is titled relational aesthetics, defined as breaking away from the traditional physical and social space of the art gallery and the sequestered artist studio or atelier. A major activist in this form of art is Ai Wei Wei and his commentary on politically driven and controlling culture of china and its damage to a society in need of a revolution. In his film “Ai Weiwei: Never sorry” …show more content…

His inspiration came from the freedom of expression found in art during the 50s, 60s, and 70s and events such as the Berlin wall demolition and the Iran-Contra hearing in the media. He believed that he could bring change to china by exposing the injustice and abuse that the population underwent without being able to speak up, he used social media (Twitter) and photography to document majority of his work; the people loved his work because he wanted to say what everyone else was not allowed to, do what he wasn’t …show more content…

I consider this his most powerful work of art although it may not be considered art in terms of our day to day definition, this gathering was monumental for Ai Weiwei’s career, his philosophies and a stepping stone towards the liberation and elevation of the people of china, it was freedom of expression and the liberation of revolutionary ideas. The government of china agreed to create a studio building for the arts In Ai Weiwei’s name to celebrate the arts and allow for the teaching of these new skills to the population, but towards the time of the buildings completion Weiwei released artwork that was considered negative commentary towards the government and it’s methods. As a result, they decided to tear down his building in an attempt to stop the spread of Weiwei’s philosophy. The day before the demolition Weiwei called for a celebration to be held at the site before the destruction could take place; this celebration took place and hundreds of citizens showed up with food, drinks, furniture and enjoyed their ideological freedom amongst themselves. The government having spied on Weiwei’s gathering invitation they placed him under house arrest for the day of the demolition, the beautiful aspect of this peace is that without the creator people showed up and took place in the event, meeting others and

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