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Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei walks by his work "Life Cycle", a migrants' boat made of bamboo, during a press preview of his new exhibition "Rapture" in Lisbon, Portugal

A new memoir by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei honors his father’s poetry and politics

Arts, Culture & Media

Chinese political dissident and artist Ai Weiwei has published a new book called “1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows.” He took the time to discuss with The World’s Carol Hills what it was like growing up as the son of a dissident poet.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei stands near a microphone in a radio studio.

Dissident artist Ai Weiwei asks: Does America still have ‘the big heart?’

Arts, Culture & Media
Artist Ai Weiwei stands in an exact replica of the cell where he was detained by the Chinese government for roughly three months in 2011.

Will Hollywood self-censor to get around Chinese restrictions? It’s already happening

Arts
The 18th century Chinese jade censer that was stolen from the Fogg Museum in 1979 has been returned to the Harvard Art Museums.

An 18th century Chinese jade censer, stolen from Harvard in 1979, has finally been returned

Arts, Culture & Media

Chinese Authorities Ban Ai Weiwei’s ‘Gangnam Style’ Video

Conflict & Justice

Ceramics from the Porcelain Capital of China

Arts, Culture & Media

Some of the finest porcelain in the world is made in Jingdezhen, China. There are so many kilns in this city that it’s been described as a “city on fire.” From craft stores to museums and auction houses, Jingdezhen-ware can be found around the world.

Ai Weiwei’s ‘WeiweiCam’ Goes Dark

Conflict & Justice

Two days ago, outspoken Chinese artist Ai Weiwei launched weiweicam.com, a website where you could watch a live stream of the artist going about his daily activities at home. The authorities objected however, and the Weiwei cams are now off.

China Artist Ai Weiwei Served With $2 Million Tax Demand

Conflict & Justice

Chinese authorities have served Ai Weiwei with an official demand telling him to pay 15m yuan ($2.3m) within 15 days, the artist has said.

Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Named Most Powerful in the World

Conflict & Justice

“Art Review” journal has named Chinese artist Ai Weiwei the most powerful person in the art world. Ai’s detainment by Chinese officials this past spring brought an international outcry for his release.

Reasons for WeiWei’s Release

Conflict & Justice

What made Beijing release Ai WeiWei?