Ai Weiwei

My art is not about politics. My art is about life, about human rights, about freedom.

The internet is a weapon. It's a tool for freedom. It's a tool for expression.

I think humor is a very important part of my work. It's a way to deal with very serious issues.

My art is a mirror. It reflects what is happening in society.

I believe that even if you are a small individual, you can make a difference.

I don't think I'm brave. I just do what I think is right.

The biggest challenge for China is freedom of speech.

I always say that if you don't speak up, you are not a human being. You are just a slave.

My art is about showing people the truth, and letting them make their own judgments.

I believe in the power of the individual. I believe that every individual can make a change.

The refugee crisis is a human crisis. It's a crisis of humanity.

I think art should be a mirror to society, to reflect what's happening.

The world is becoming more and more authoritarian. And we have to fight against it.

I believe that every individual has the right to be free, and to express themselves.

Art is a way to communicate, to share ideas, to make people think.

I think the internet is a very important tool for democracy, for freedom of speech.

My art is about challenging power, about questioning authority.

I don't think art can change the world, but it can change people's minds.

The pandemic has shown how fragile our society is, and how important it is to have freedom of speech.

I think my work is always about human dignity, about human values.