Chinese art

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
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
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

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

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

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

Ceramics from the Porcelain Capital of China

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.

Ceramics from the Porcelain Capital of China

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

China Artist Ai Weiwei Served With $2 Million Tax Demand

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.

China Artist Ai Weiwei Served With $2 Million Tax Demand

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

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

Blogs of missing Chinese dissident published

Anchor Marco Werman talks with Lee Ambrozy about Chinese artist and dissident Ai Weiwei. Ambrozy has just translated and published a book on Weiwei's controversial blogs.

Blogs of missing Chinese dissident published
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The Arrest of Ai Weiwei

Last week, he was detained by authorities, accused of "economic crimes"; his whereabouts are unknown. One of his protégés was arrested and sentenced to two years hard labor for attending a pro-democracy rally.

The Arrest of Ai Weiwei