Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei (born in 1957 in Beijing, China) leads a diverse and prolific artistic practice encompassing sculptural installation, film, photography, ceramics, painting, writing, and social media. A conceptual artist, he merges traditional craftsmanship and Chinese heritage, navigating with ease between different formal languages ​​to reflect on the contemporary geopolitical and sociopolitical situation. His work and life influence and enrich each other, particularly through his activism and advocacy for international human rights.