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OPINION - Ai Weiwei: America is moving steadily towards a decline in its global influence

The US election is a complex and unpredictable spectacle. Broadly speaking, almost 30 years of conservatism and political radicalism in the era of globalisation have intensified polarised competition. From an outside perspective, this competition can seem entertaining, even comedic, but it reflects a global political structure increasingly inclined toward conservatism,…

Evening Standard

Vandal Smashes Ai Weiwei Sculpture At Italian Exhibition

Renowned artist Ai Weiwei's sculpture vandalized in Bologna exhibition, sparking shock and condemnation.

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Man smashes Ai Weiwei sculpture at exhibition opening in Italy

A man has smashed a sculpture by Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei during the private opening of his exhibition in the northern Italian city of Bologna, in an act of vandalism that the show’s curator described as a “reckless and senseless act.”

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Akris’ architecturally inspired Ai bag is an enduring shape-shifter

Fourteen years since its debut, Akris’ three-in-one tote remains a classic as it is reimagined for A/W 2024

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Artists should exploit AI’s capabilities, say creators of new Tate Modern show

Exhibition traces long relationship between artists and technology, a symbiosis that is sure to continue

The Guardian - UK

Namedropping: is Mona’s latest exhibition its most annoying yet?

Framed as an exploration of why we prize fame, this sprawling, defensive exhibition is overshadowed by one man’s quest for status via his museum

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The history of AI art: it goes back further than you might think

How artificial intelligence art has evolved from the 1960s to today.

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Salman Rushdie, Ai Weiwei and a knife in the eye

Despite enormous threats to their life and work, the writer and the artist remain steadfastly courageous and optimistic. Here’s why we need more like them

The Hindu

OPINION - The Standard View: Ai Weiwei's warnings ought to be heeded

Talk to Ai Weiwei about freedom of expression. The great Chinese artist — who endured exile as a child and again as an adult following his imprisonment for speaking out against the regime — has plenty to say.

Evening Standard

Ai Weiwei on exile, censorship, AI and his Evening Standard front page design for the Chinese New Year

The legendary dissident artist tells Martin Robinson about his new Ai vs AI exhibition in Piccadilly and the chilling similarities he sees between western cancel culture and Chinese oppression. Plus: Standard readers can win a print by the artist!

Evening Standard

Brutality of oppression: Ai Weiwei speaks on Gaza, China and New York City

‘Speak your thoughts loudly and without considering the consequences,’ says the artist.

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Ai vs AI: Ai Weiwei asks the big questions nightly in central London

Ai Weiwei and Circa consider the role of the question in Piccadilly Circus, London

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Take in a sunset, a snowstorm or a baby’s cry, and see why AI is no threat to art

Technology is no match for the human will, with all its potential for creativity and the possibility of making mistakes, says artist and activist Ai Weiwei

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: White House gives major boost to electric vehicle charging points

Biden administration unveils $623m in funding amid concern that transition to zero-carbon transportation not keeping pace with climate crisis. Plus, Ai Weiwei on AI art

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Art that can be easily copied by AI is ‘meaningless’, says Ai Weiwei

Chinese artist responds to debate about data-scraping as he prepares for new collaboration with AI

Evening Standard

Peter Gabriel - i/o album review: lunar-inspired, slow-burning contemplation

For his first album in twenty years, the former Genesis singer has enlisted a huge cast of stars, including Ai Weiwei, Cornelia Parker, and Brian Eno

The Guardian - UK

From The Hunger Games to Cary Grant: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

The latest addition to the dystopian franchise arrives, while a biopic follows the early travails of the Bristol schoolboy who would be a Hollywood giant

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Durham transforms into ‘living art gallery’ as Lumiere festival begins

Four-day event presents works by artists including Javier Riera and Ai Weiwei at the cathedral, bridges and other spaces

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Morning Mail: Labor reveals visa fix, politics at the Arias, India through to World Cup final

New legislation today will criminalise breach of visa conditions

The Guardian - UK

London gallery delays Ai Weiwei show over Israel-Hamas tweet

Chinese dissident’s exhibition was due to open at the Lisson gallery but has been put on hold indefinitely

Evening Standard

Ai Weiwei says he has been 'effectively cancelled' by gallery for Israel tweet

The Lisson Gallery said there was "no place for debate that can be characterised as antisemitic or Islamophobic”

The Guardian - UK

‘A triumph of freedom of expression’: censored art museum opens in Spain

Barcelona gallery will feature works on religion, politics and consumerism that have been denounced, removed or attacked

The Independent UK

Ai Weiwei: Censorship is ‘suffocating’ Chinese creativity

The Chinese artist has welcomed the publication of author Wang Xiaobo’s work in English for the first time. By Prudence Wade.

The Guardian - UK

The humble button goes from mere fastener to a place on the gallery wall

Inspired by the work of ceramicist Lucie Rie, Ai Weiwei and other top artists are telling deeply personal stories on a tiny ‘canvas’

The Guardian - UK

Never underestimate a droid: robots gather at AI for Good summit in Geneva

Ai-da, Desdemona, Nadine and Geminoid join world’s largest gathering of humanoids to promote AI as force for good

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