Ai Weiwei

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

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.

A new memoir by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei honors his father's poetry and politics
Ai Weiwei looks at the camera as he stands in front of a microphone

Ai Weiwei: Hong Kong security law ‘the last nail of the coffin’

Ai Weiwei: Hong Kong security law ‘the last nail of the coffin’
A helmeted head is blurry in the foreground, behind it, a line of protesters on a balcony

Hong Kong national security law to take effect; Iran sentences journalist to death; Koalas could be extinct by 2050 in New South Wales

Hong Kong national security law to take effect; Iran sentences journalist to death; Koalas could be extinct by 2050 in New South Wales
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei stands near a microphone in a radio studio.

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

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

Will Hollywood self-censor to get around Chinese restrictions? It’s already happening
Ai Weiwei at his studio in Beijing, June 2014

A Chinese artist transforms Alcatraz into a Lego-carpeted political statement

An unprecedented exhibit on "The Rock" by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei focuses on freedom of expression and political prisoners around the world.

A Chinese artist transforms Alcatraz into a Lego-carpeted political statement

Chinese Authorities Ban Ai Weiwei's 'Gangnam Style' Video

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has gone 'Gangnam Style', creating a parody of the viral video hit performed by South Korean rap sensation PSY. And it stumped Chinese censors... for a bit, until they decided to block Internet access to the video.

Chinese Authorities Ban Ai Weiwei's 'Gangnam Style' Video
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Shanghai Squatters Want Their Homes Back

The 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2010 Shanghai Expo displaced hundreds of thousands of residents in China. Some of them are still struggling to get compensation for their lost homes. One Shanghai couple took matters into their own hands.

Shanghai Squatters Want Their Homes Back

Ai Weiwei's 'WeiweiCam' Goes Dark

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.

Ai Weiwei's 'WeiweiCam' Goes Dark

Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Named Most Powerful in the World

"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.

Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Named Most Powerful in the World

Ai Weiwei out of prison, stuck in Beijing

After being detained for 80 days by the Chinese Government, artist Ai Weiwei was released on bail. The government cites economic crimes for his detention, such as evading taxes and destroying documents.

Ai Weiwei out of prison, stuck in Beijing

Ai Weiwei 'Cannot Leave Beijing Without Permission'

The Chinese artist is also not allowed to talk to the media

Ai Weiwei 'Cannot Leave Beijing Without Permission'

Reasons for WeiWei's Release

What made Beijing release Ai WeiWei?

Reasons for WeiWei's Release

Famed Chinese Artist and Dissident, Ai Weiwei, Released from Prison

Famed Chinese Artist and Dissident, Ai Weiwei, Released from Prison
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Ai Weiwei Controversy in Milwaukee

As the local art museum plans to showcase Chinese art, some suggest bringing attention to the imprisonment of Ai Weiwei.

Ai Weiwei Controversy in Milwaukee